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blazescompendium · 8 months ago

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Blaze's Compendium Entry #9:Explaining the Origin of ShikiOuji

Note: This post was originally published in April 2024. However, since it is a complete research and dive into this monster, I figured out i could just repost it as a Compendium entry.

As always:

Warning: Faith and religion are important real life topics, that tackles the culture and way of life of millions of real life people. It is a cultural expression, and must be respected by all means. Here, we use a video-game ( some times) and other media series only to ignite the flame of learning about the matter, using its art when well depicted, but we do this with all due respect to the cultures we talk here, grounded by real life sources, cultures and people. And i mean this with respect. Hope you all enjoy.

I am sure that, if you played any Megaten game in the last 20 years or so, you ended up seeing this paper dude. His name is always stated as Shiki-Ouji, and he once shared the same design with the Demon called Shikigami.

The weird thing is that when researching Shikigami on my studies, I never found anything about this one so i put some detective work to find out about the origins of Shikiouji, the (yet another) dude who often repels physical damage in Megaten.

The creature is described in many of the series compendium as a powerful Shikigami, that only the most powerful Onmyoji could summon, and they have a vicious temperament.

When we talk about Shikigami, the first thing that comes to mind are paper dolls. This is no surprise, since Shikigami are summons Onmyoji binds to paper dolls or talismans, so they could interact with the physical world. This is also because paper is a very easy material to destroy, if things go south. Onmyoji are the equivalent of western sorcerer, that followed the Onmyōdō, a esoteric cosmology. It started in the 6th century in Japan as a divination practice, and evolved from there. I won't go into detail, because this is meant to be a short post. But materials about this practice are abundant on the internet.

The main concept concerning us here is the Shikigami. These are basically some kind of familiar, a spirit or demon if you want, the sorcerer could conjure to protect him or do his biding. The Cultural Alliance Brazil- Japan, which i already mentioned in other posts, states that:

''Shikigami can be Oni or demons, that should serve and protect an Onmyoji. Your abilities would be determined by the abilities of his master.

A Shikigami could assume the form of small animals, birds, etc... One Shikigami from a powerful Onmyoji could possess and control one animal. But only a real powerful Shikigami could possess a person.

When an Onmyoji is fighting another Onmyoji, they employ the use of their Shikigami. Some Onmyoji could spot the enemy Shikigami beforehand, and try to convert it to his side with magical powers. In this game, the converted Shikigami would come back to the old master, and attack with double the force. This pratice was called Shikigami Gaeshi.

Abe no Seimei is said to be the most powerful Onmyoji to ever exist. Some rumors say he had twelve Shikigami, while regular Onmyoji would rarely have more than one Shikigami at the same time.''

So, that is a rough definition of what a Shikigami is.

But, when researching this creature you would not be able to regularly find Shiki-ouji. The fastest method for him to appear, was the English Wikipedia article about Shikigami, which weirdly had this part about Shiki-ouji, but offered no source to it:

Having the kanji to Shikiouji, and some keywords, i found someone at Tumblr who asked the same question 6 years ago, in Eirikr's blog.

From there, Eirikr offered a link to a blog post writing about Izanagi Ryu Shikoku. Ryu Shikoku is an ancient folk religion and pratices from the Kochi prefecture. It is still practiced in the area to this day!

In this belief system there is the tradition of the Shiki-kui masks. Which.. bear a very uncanny resemblance to our paper guy, subject to this post:

These masks would be hang above the place the ceremonies of the Izanagi Ryu take place. They would have magical powers that could repel evil spirits, and non believers from coming to the ceremony and disturbing it. They would also serve as talismans, or paper dolls, in a simmilar vein the regular Shikigami pop image you have in mind.

Since they are used to summon spirits, bind them, and as talismans, these creatures can be, technically called a Shikigami.

With this knowledge in hands, i went to the Japanese web. And sure enough, i found this site: The Nippon Foundation Library. It has an article detailing the paper talismans used by Izanagi No Ryu Onmyoji, and their meanings, powers, and also explained a bit about Shiki-Ouji!

Here is what they have to say: (Please be warned that i do not speak Japanese, and used machine translation. Any corrections are Welcome!)

Shikē Ōji is a spiritual entity invoked by the taisa during prayers for the sick and the "toriwake" ritual to expel evil spirits causing illness or calamity. Its birth is described as abnormal, and due to its excessively violent power, it has no place to reside. Usually, it is sunk in the pond of Tendō-nanta, and summoned only when needed to guard ceremonies, to pray as the guardian deity of ceremonies, or as a prayer deity of Jumon no hakase. There seem to be several types of Shikē Ōji depending on their purpose, such as Takata no Ōji for toriwake, Gotai no Ōji for prayers for the sick, and Ōtaka-shiki for insect prayers. Additionally, talismans such as Sangoku Arashiki, Chimura San Ōji, and Sakago no Ōji are handed down, and it is inferred that they were used according to the content of the prayers, although many details of their usage are unknown.

Using the powerful Shikē Ōji against humans becomes a curse. In Kochi Prefecture, "hitting a ceremony" is widely used to curse people. Many people use this term without understanding its original meaning. "Hitting a ceremony" refers to attacking someone using Shikē Ōji. While Shikē Ōji can benefit people if used for good, it can harm them if used for evil. Talismans of Shikē Ōji, possessing such terrifying power, often have several incisions on them, each containing twelve notches, giving them a rough impression. However, unlike talismans found in mountains and rivers, they do not seem to have incisions for eyes or mouths. In this regard, they are closer to the cutting style of talismans for house gods and sacred gods. Here, one can sense the emphasis on the powerful nature of Shikē Ōji's talismans while also distinguishing them from strange monsters.

So, as you can see there is some key information about the creature here. But the most important ones:

1- It is bind to a talisman, just like other Shikigami. The text here explains it is a paper talisman with notches, just like regular ones used in religious ceremonies.

2-It has a powerful and violent nature, just like the compendium often indicates in Megaten games. It seems hard to tame and use properly without getting hurt.

3-Shiki-Ouji can be powerful and violent, but it seems they dislike being used to hurt people. Instead, they are better employed to use their magic to other deeds. However if you still use them in that regard, they will most likely curse you.

4-Their talismans have twelve notches, no incision for eyes and mouth due to their aggressive nature. This would help to control their interaction with the material world.

I am sure that, if we follow this trail we will find many more sources. Going by key words i found in this text, i found many other sites and books, but since i have no time now to fall a rabbit hole, nor do i speak Japanese... That is it, i think this is a satisfactory answer to where this Megaten Demon came from!

The real forms of Shiki-Ouji

The last thing in want to talk about, is Shiki-Ouji real appearance. Since we have a seemingly wrong impression of they in Megaten, since Kaneko took some artistic freedoms.

First and foremost: From the few things i studies about Shikigami, we know they do not have a real physical form. The paper talismans are just a way to give them physical form. But it was incredibly hard to find a Shiki-Ouji talisman, which was weird because it was so distinguishable. The main reason being that: Shiki-Ouji seems not to be believed to be easy or safe to summon, and also their talismans would be destroyed asap after use.

But with the description i got, it would be this one that matches it the most:

No eyes, or mouth. Twelve Notches, six from each side, and some incisions. Very similar to a regular talisman found in other types of ceremony. Just as the text suggested.

I got this picture from this book:

Tosa, Monobe Village: Shapes of the Gods

Monoba being the village where most of these rituals came from. The book is from 1999, and contains many pictures of actual talismans.

You can see that, aside from the head shape, Kaneko took some freedom with this design. The sources state that Shikiouji talismans should not have a face, nor limbs, since it was too powerful, and should have 12 notches. For some reason, Kaneko drew it in a human-like form, but the face still resembled the Shiki-kui masks. The earlier design of the demon was even more closely resembling the masks:

Shiki-ouji earlier design from Devil Summoner (1996). It was later repurposed as the demon Shikigami. It is almost an exact match to this talisman. I can not however identify the original source.

Shiki-Ouji current design by itself could have been based on this one talisman in specific, at least some parts of it like the head with horned-shaped appendages:

By the looks of it, its face could turn inside out, just like the Megaten Demon can do.

It was sourced by the National Museum of Japanese History, but the post went down. The low quality image of the talisman can still be seen on google, but the link is dead, unfortunately. It seems that this item is still in possession of the Museum in Japan. Kaneko could have seen it in pictures, or in person. This one seems NOT to be displaying a Shiki-Ouji thought.

Maybe the Kaneko take is that Shiki-Ouji was summoned with limbs, and facial features and became much more stronger as a result? We may never know...

And finally there is also an occult book that i found in Amazon Japan that is called: Exploring Izanagi No Ryu: ShikiOuji.

It is supposedly a manual on how to practice Izanagi no Ryu, and magics. I could not find the book online, just the summary. But it mentioned nothing about Shiki-Ouji. Probably has some sort of tutorial to summon it, in fact i was able to find many of those tutorials on the Japanese web.

Now, that is it. I think this puts to rest a little bit of mystery involving the origins of this specific demon. Kaneko sure took some freedoms, but it is still one of the more popular and recognizable characters in the series.

Final considerations:

This most likely is the answer to its origin, but i am not some sort of owner of all truths, so feel free to correct me in anything i said wrong. I am still an amateur scholar, and even if i do know a lot about mythology and ancient religions because i read many books and study a lot of hours of my days, i am by no means a specialist in Japanese Mythology specifically, specially Shikigami practices. The reason is that, i find it very difficult and time consuming to research Japanese sources, since i do not speak Japanese. I will one day, try my best since there are a lot of good Yokai to cover in future Scientific Papers.

I can, however, guarantee that i did my best possible effort in a deep search!

And i have spent a lot of time looking through pictures of Shikigami talismans, and i found some really cute. Like this one. What a whimsical little fella...

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antisocialmastermind · 3 months ago

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Chapter 11

Chap 1 Chap 2 Chap 3 Chap 4 Chap 5 Chap 6 Chap 7 Chap 8 Chap 9 Chap 10 on Ao3

Day 11: SONUEGL = lounges

As June unfolds into July, Kurt is a cat in the sunshine. His whole existence is warm and gold-dipped and he feels obscenely grateful and lucky. He doesn’t even mind Elliott’s constant ribbing about how happy he is. Because he is.

The inaugural show at Muse is drawing to its close and has been by all accounts a great success. The gallery is in the black, which is unheard of in these early days. Several artists have asked about exhibiting and there seems to be an ever-increasing stream of patrons with means and enthusiasm.

Serena Mbali’s name and Rachel Berry’s notoriety have done wonders in a very short time. Serena’s works have sold well, three of Elliott’s paintings have little red stickers on their title cards, and Kurt has sold every piece on the gallery wall. His head spins when he thinks about it.

He’s dropped his Thursday shift at the restaurant entirely, feeling cautiously optimistic that he can get by, now that Elliott’s able to pay him for his gallery shifts. He uses the extra time in the studio, caught in a spiral of inspiration-creation-bliss-inspiration that he’s never experienced before.

And then there’s Blaine.

Kurt’s had his share of relationships, ranging from a couple of one night stands, when the mood was right, to Eric, who lasted a year and a half before his career took him to the West Coast and out of Kurt’s life. But he’s never had anything like this. He’s been utterly swept off his feet. By a lawyer.

On Fridays, they go out. Usually to somewhere fancy that Kurt never dreamed he’d see. They’ve ridden through Central Park in a horse and carriage like tourists and on a gondola while Blaine fed Kurt sugar-dipped strawberries. They’ve had dinner at the Empire State Building and Kochi and seen Broadway shows and Kurt’s first opera at the Met.

It was awkward at first. He was uncomfortable with the ostentation and wealth that seems entirely unremarkable to Blaine. But Blaine never seems like he’s preening or bragging or even concerned. He does things because he wants to and he can , and Kurt just needs to relax. He feels pampered and adored and giddy with it.

On Saturdays, Kurt lounges in Blaine’s bed for as long as he can before heading to Muse for the day. They lie there and talk lazily about nothing and everything, kissing and giggling and dreaming. They take turns making each other breakfast or dance around each other in the kitchen as they cook together.

And of course, between Friday nights and Saturday mornings, they fuck. Heated and intense and gentle and nuanced, loving and frenzied. It’s pure ecstasy and Kurt can’t get enough.

****

He feels stupid talking to Elliott. Like he’s a kid or naive or both. But if he doesn’t get out of his own head and get some perspective, he’s going to explode. Or eat an entire cheesecake. Or something. They’re in the living room drinking wine when Kurt brings it up.

“Do you think I need to ask Blaine if we’re exclusive?”

Elliott looks mildly confused when he replies, “Why are you asking me?”

“I don’t know,” Kurt sighs. “I don’t trust myself? Like, what if I ask and he’s insulted that I even had to ask, because of course we are. Or what if I don’t ask so he assumes I don’t want to be? Or what if he just laughs at me because I’m making a big thing out of nothing –”

“Kurt,” Elliott interrupts gently, ‘does it feel like nothing?”

“No,” Kurt tells him. “It kind of feels like everything.”

Elliott’s lips tighten into a tiny, repressed smile. “You need to talk to him,” he prods.

“I know,” Kurt groans. “I know I do. But I just … I don’t wanna jinx it. It’s been so perfect I just don’t want to make waves, you know? I’m ridiculous.”

“You love him?” Elliott’s voice is quiet and his eyes are intent on Kurt’s face.

“I don’t,” Kurt replies. “Not fully. Not yet. But I’m starting to. Or I could. But sometimes it feels like he has all the power and that’s – Oh my god, never mind.”

“Kurt, that’s not okay.” Elliott suddenly looks concerned. “You guys need to be on equal footing if a relationship is going to work. You can’t be feeling less than. And he can’t be in charge all the time. That’s not right.”

“Oh god, no.” Kurt rushes to reassure him. “It’s just me. My head. It’s not anything he’s doing. I guess I just feel… inferior sometimes. Because he’s able to give me so much. And I can’t give him anything.”

Elliott’s eyebrows shoot upward and his face is earnest when he says, “Kurt, I’m pretty sure you’re giving him something he wants. He’s still here, isn’t he?”

“Was that a sex joke?” Kurt asks.

“It really wasn’t,” Elliott says, in that plainly honest way he has. “I mean, if you’re being truthful that he’s not lording it over you or anything, then it sounds like you just need to come to terms with the fact that you’ve got yourself a boyfriend who can spoil you if he wants to.”

“Is he my boyfriend, though?” Kurt whines.

And now Elliott does laugh. “Oh my god, Kurt. Talk to him.”

****

Kurt doesn’t talk to him. The timing hasn’t been right. He will. He’s going to, but right now Kurt’s still waiting tables and making art and helping Elliott change over the show in the gallery.

Several of the pieces from the first show, including all of Kurt’s except one, were sold online to anonymous collectors. In the sales records for each of them is a note reading, ‘ agent will call ,’ so those need to be packed up.

Elliott’s unsold pieces will stay. He’s the gallery owner and it’s a good conversation starter to have some of his own work on display. But they move it further back.

The modular walls are moved into a new configuration and artists for the next show are coming in to hang their work. Posters and fliers and press releases are designed and typed. Kurt feels like a professional artist for maybe the first time in his life. It’s a strange, wonderful, giddy feeling.

Blaine sends him flowers. Or has lunch delivered for both him and Elliott. Or texts let me know the minute you're free, and Kurt is just over the moon with how perfect his life feels right now.

Which is why it’s such a dizzying fall when it all goes wrong.

Chapter 12

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mirai-e-jump · 5 months ago

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Animage July 2024 Issue Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 20th: Fireball Booster ft. Sainei Ryuji x Hayashi Tsuyoshi Interview (translation below)

Publication: June 10, 2024

The Returning Heroes

The Dekarangers fight space criminals and protect people's peace and safety. Sainei Ryuji-san and Hayashi Tsuyoshi-san, who play the roles of the famous duo Ban and Hoji, talk about their thoughts on the new film.

Ban (Akaza Banban): A former detective of the Earth Branch, he's now active in the Special Unit Fire Squad. He used to be reckless, but over the years, he's learned to use better judgment.

Hoji (Tomasu Houji): A serious, calm and composed detective of the Earth Branch, who's an exceptional marksman. While he does recognize Ban's abilities, when called "partner," he always responds with, "Don't call me partner." _

SPD: Special Police Dekaranger

20 years ago, six detectives from the Space Police's Earth Branch confronted the Space Criminals Alienizer. They've gathered again after such a long time, and launch an investigation into a large explosion. In pursuit of their suspect, Raenjo, the six must face the grand plan left behind by her husband, the galactic drug lord Tarewarane.

The 28th Super Sentai series, "Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger," which aired on TV from 2004 to 2005, is currently screening its newest film in theaters. As one of the most popular series, Dekaranger has often had sequels produced since its broadcast ended. This film, made on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary, contains many topics, such as the appearance of a new form for DekaRed, and location filming in Kochi, but the relationship between Ban and Hoji is most noteworthy.

Ban steps away to teach and guide the newcomer, while Hoji remains the same at the frontlines. As his "partner," Hoji has mixed feelings about Ban, who's lost his reckless side from 20 years ago. The drama of friendship between the two men, portrayed through the incident, is sure to be felt even by former fans. Fighting coolly with passionate hearts, we hope that you'll be able to witness the courage of Dekaranger in its 20th year.

Sainei Ryuji x Hayashi Tsuyoshi Interview

-In the next production, Hoji will be…?!-

"Please tell us your thoughts after reading the script for this film."

Sainei: Honestly, I thought the details didn't have a 20th Anniversary feel to them. However, it seems like the Producer's aim was to not do anything special, and that they wanted us to work on it without it being overbearing.

Hayashi: I also felt like it was an extension of the main TV series. Of course, there are depictions that'll make you feel the passage of time.

Sainei: Among other things, I think that the relationship and feelings Ban and Hoji have for each other, and their conflicts about what hasn't and has changed were depicted well.

"Did you do any preparation before filming began?"

Hayashi: Weirdly enough, I can become Hoji naturally as soon as I flip the switch. As my debut work, I have alot of memories, as well as a strong emotional attachment to it. That being the case, I decided to recreate the look and feel of my original appearance in order to make it more enjoyable for the fans. With Ban in particular, the other members have changed alot, from their hair to their clothes, so I thought of atleast getting my hairstyle back. I spent nearly a year growing it out, and I changed it from being black as seen during the 10th Anniversary (Dekaranger: 10 YEARS AFTER) to a more natural brown color. I don't have a perm, but when I get my makeup done, I have them add abit of a wave to make it look like I have a perm. Even when I was asked to cut my hair for other jobs, they were understanding when I explained things to them.

Sainei: I myself didn't do anything.

Hayashi: So cool (laughs). Still, you become Ban in no time, right?

Sainei: Yeah, that's right. Director Watanabe even said, "I thought you'd become an adult after 20 years, but when you say your lines, it's amazing how you return to being Ban."

"How have your impressions of each other changed over the past 20 years?"

Sainei: Tsuyoshi and Kinoshita-san are the only ones among our members who can genuinely say, "My profession is being an actor." Including myself, the other four do a variety of things, and acting is one of them. It's difficult to continue doing one thing for 20 years, but I think we've gained something by doing so. I felt that the two of them, who've been actors for a long time, were different from the rest of us.

Hayashi: As a full time actor, if you ask me, it's the other way around. I think you have to learn alot in order to be able to take on various challenges.

Sainei: I couldn't take the dissatisfaction that comes with an acting career, so I left. I'm sure there must be things that've happened during Tsuyoshi's acting career that he absolutely couldn't stand. It's truly amazing that you've been an actor for so long while enduring it all.

Hayashi: I've felt this way since back then, but unlike Ban, Ryuji's smart and has composure. And now, 20 years later, I feel like he has a much more curious mind to pursue something. This may be an old fashioned expression, but I think he's going to become a really nice, handsome old man. As usual, he possesses something I don't have, moreover, his capability has become greater.

"What are some key points you'd like people to especially pay attention to in this film?"

Sainei: I'd like you to pay attention to the Suit Actors this time. Especially Fukuzawa-san, who became an Action Director over the past 20 years, and is also a Director for Kamen Rider. Not only was he the Action Director, but he himself played the role of Premiere DekaRed, and not only was he able to move well, but he also added a sense of weight to it, which was truly wonderful. Anime fans watching anime pay attention to Voice Actors and think, "They can do this kind of voice" or, "They can do this kind of performance," right? I hope that the audience will enjoy the film from that same point of view and think, "This Suit Actor is in it, and he can move like that" or, "It has more weight than before." I hope that the profession of being a Suit Actor will be recognized with more respect.

Hayashi: If I had to name a scene in which I appeared in, it would be the untransformed action scene with Naoko-san, who plays DekaPink in this film. I was the only one among our members who had an action scene this time, and it was the first time for me to do an action scene with Naoko-san. At first, they planned to cut alot of the film, but Fukuzawa-san said, "Tsuyoshi can do it," and we were almost able to do the whole thing from a single angle. Even though I don't normally do action scenes, Naoko-san did a great job of making me look strong and cool, while Fukuzawa-san skillfully made it look appealing. I don't mean to steal Ryuji's words, but I realized that there are many areas where we shine due to the presence of the Suit Actors, so I hope that you'll pay close attention to them.

"So far, Dekaranger has produced multiple sequels, and we think there are those who are anticipating even more sequels."

Sainei: As I mentioned in the beginning, including the way it ends, there's not much special about this one. So, I personally think it'd be better to do some sort of production with a conclusion, or a grand finale. However, I feel that if we don't do it within the next five years, it'll start to become tough for everyone. Especially from the point of view of the audience. The gap between their memories of that time and the present is becoming increasingly large. If we're going to do something for the 25th Anniversary, we need an idea of what we can do. If we're talking about characters, Hoji should definitely die in the line of duty.

Hayashi: What the heck! (laughs).

Sainei: It's fine, it'll be an unexpected role (laughs).

Hayashi: It's true that unexpected is good, but… (laughs). After what happened to Teresa (character who appeared in episode 37 of the TV series), why can't he be rewarded in the end? Everyone else is grabbing ahold of their own happiness, so it'd be good for Hoji to have some sort of redeeming part too, right?

Sainei: I see. Something like marriage?

Hayashi: Right. After his wedding, when Hoji's child is born, Ban would say something like, "My partner's become happy."

Sainei: Seems like it raises a death flag, no? (laughs).

Hayashi: It certainly raises a death flag! (laughs). In the final scene, Hoji's child would say something like, "I'd like to partner up with Ban-san" and then Ban will say, "Well then, I'll wait until you've grown up" and then it ends……I'd be fine with that (laughs). _

(page 109, from top to bottom)

Eternal Combination The members of Earth Branch, including Hoji, Sen, Jasmine, Umeko and Tetsu, and the other Dekarangers, Chief Doggie Kruger, and mechanic Shiratori Swan, are all still alive and well in this film. With a combination of skills, they conduct a massive search across the entire universe.

Promising Newcomer Edogawa Rui, a member of Fire Squad, appears in this film as Ban's junior. He's a promising newcomer who's been entrusted with the SP1 License by Ban. While cool and reasonable, during the investigation, he has his doubts about the overly unusual approach used by the members of Earth Branch.

The Special Police go to Kochi While Ban, Umeko and Rui head for the Alienizer Special Zone, and Hoji and Jasmine head for the planet Chima, where Raenjo, the suspect in this case used to live, Sen and Tetsu fly to Kochi. They try to get in touch with Mokumisu, a Ridomihan who's familiar with plants, and yet…..?

Premiere DekaRed The Suit Actor for Premiere DekaRed, DekaRed's new form, is Fukuzawa Hirofumi-san, who played DekaRed in the TV series and is the Action Director for this film. Make sure to pay attention to the special action performed by this Super Sentai legend.

Absolute Flawless Teamwork! With all mysteries unraveled, the curtains rise for the final decisive battle between the Dekarangers and Alienizers. Blinking is prohibited as you watch the battle scenes featuring the sleek teamwork of the six, the efforts of the Dekaranger Robos, and Premiere DekaRed's standout performance!

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sereia1313 · 2 months ago

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Sunset

For @crescent-dreams' Fandom Creation Night (August 2024). And a late birthday present for @njkrempa!

Summary: After Kagome's boyfriend cheats on her, she decides a little revenge is an order, causing her to meet up with an old ally.

Read on Ao3 and FFnet.

Sneak Peek

Skyline

Kagome Higurashi was not the type to seek revenge. She had a temper, sure, but there were other ways to regulate her emotions. She'd become an expert at it during her time in the feudal era, especially when it came to Inuyasha and his wavering heart.

She didn't blame him for it. He and Kikyou had been put through the wringer, doomed from the start by Onigumo's jealousy and warped obsession. It had broken her heart every time he'd disappeared, seeking out another when she was right in front of him. And each time made it harder to believe she'd mean that much to anyone.

She'd gotten over it, eventually, though she'd had to close off her heart to do it. She'd wished the jewel away and been given the choice between worlds.

She'd chosen to go home.

Leaving her friends had been hard; she hoped they'd known why, hoped that they knew she was safe. Not happy, but safe. She'd tried to be happy. She'd finished high school at the top of her class, gotten a scholarship, and was well on her way to opening her own practice. She'd thought to share that success with her boyfriend, Kenta, but he'd decided to share their bed with some trollop he'd met while vacationing in Kochi.

He liked to throw his money around, and clearly Himeko liked it as well, as she'd been draped in diamonds and expensive lingerie when Kagome had discovered them. She'd always told Kenta to save his money. They didn't need the latest technology or the high-end restaurants; they could make memories without flashing his credit cards around.

Apparently, that was the wrong answer.

Kagome gripped the can of spray paint in her hand. Apparently, Kenta should've thought twice before cheating on her. And rubbing it in her face after the fact when she confronted them. Never being good enough for Inuyasha was one thing—being told she'd never be good enough for anyonewas something else.

She adjusted her sunglasses, the dark lenses shielding her from the glare of the skyline as well as the possibility of being recognized. Kenta still used the student parking lot, and since there were no cameras around, it was the perfect place to teach him a lesson.

Fuck with Kagome Higurashi, and she'll fuck with your car.

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befuddled-calico-whump · 11 months ago

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The Call

Weeks after capture, Ander Sahota is allowed one call home.

cw: threats, adult language

T$$ Masterlist

“Five minutes. Once your time is up, I'm taking the phone back, whether you're finished or not.”

Ander nodded silently, still hardly able to believe that Shepard was allowing this at all. He was afraid the phone would be taken away at the last second, or that it had been some cruel trick all along. He was sitting on Shepard's bed, the bed they shared, waiting for more instructions as Shepard stood over him.

“I assume whoever you decide to contact is someone who will want to know what's happened to you. I'm sure it goes without saying that you won't spill a word, mhm?”

“Mm… mhm.” Ander stared at the phone in the older man's hand. A brick, his friends would've called it. An ancient thing. To Ander, it may as well be a lifeline.

“If they do ask you what you've been getting up to, why you haven't called sooner, what will you say, little spy?”

“I have a new job,” Ander rehearsed. “It's highly secretive. I can't talk about it. It's important.”

“That's right. Do you think you're ready?”

“I am.”

Shepard licked his lips. “Do you want to know what happens if you say the wrong thing?”

He didn't. “What happens?”

“If you tell them anything about your shiny new location or lifestyle, if you tell them anything about me, I'll have no choice but to locate the person on the other side of this phone.” He held it up. “And eliminate a loose end. Understood?”

“U-understood.”

Shepard set the phone in his lap, sliding a hand around the back of Ander's neck and bringing his mouth to his ear.

“And that's only after I beat the shit out of you for disobedience. Mhm?”

“Mhm.” He didn't even dare to breathe until Shepard let him go. Even with the phone in his hands and the need to speak to his mother, to comfort her, Ander didn't want to make the call. He didn't want to mess it up in front of Shepard, especially now that he knew what was at stake. He felt sick to his stomach, but Shepard was staring at him. Waiting.

Slowly, Ander dialed his mother's number. He almost hoped she wouldn't pick up, but at the same time, he needed her to. Even if it hurt, he needed a reminder that there was still a world outside this compound, that other people still drove their cars and laughed with friends and cooked for each other, even if he couldn't.

She didn't pick up right away. He could picture her sitting at the kitchen table, bent over a book of word puzzles, frowning at a number she didn't recognize. She was always suspicious, always complained to him about strange phone numbers calling for no reason, but she always answered them anyway.

Finally, he heard a soft click. “Hello?”

His breath caught when he heard her voice. How long had it been? Even before Shepard took him, it had been a few months since he'd visited her, and he hadn't called her before his last mission. He should've called her before he left, before he'd been caught and hurt and changed.

Ander swallowed, trying to ensure his voice came out steady. “Mom?”

There was a breath of silence, then the other end of the line was filled with words, some in English, some Bengali, all too quick for him to pick out what she was saying, but he could hear the worry, hear her voice start to break, and it made his chest tighten, threatening to fill his eyes with tears.

He couldn't let himself cry. She had to know he was okay.

Shepard was staring at him expectantly. Five minutes. He only had five minutes.

“Mom,” he said again. “I—I’m sorry I didn't call sooner. I have a new job—”

“I've been worried, Kochi.”

Kochi, his childhood nickname. His Daak Naam, his mother had explained when he was young, a name just for the family to use. He had to bite down on his tongue to try and jar himself back to sense, away from the memories. He only had five minutes.

“I know you've been worried. I'm sorry. I'm alright, I promise.”

“It's been so long. When will you visit me?”

Shepard caught Ander's eye, tapped on his watch, and Ander took a deep breath.

“I have a new job,” he said in the same tone he'd rehearsed with. “It’s very secretive, and I can't talk about it, but it's important.” He took another breath, shakier this time. “And I'm okay.”

“You must come see me. Next month.”

“I—I can't.”

“You can't visit your own mother?”

Tears squeezed themselves free when he closed his eyes. “I have a job to do, mom. I'll… I'll see you when I can, but I don't know when.”

“Kochi… are you sure you're alright?” The concern in her voice twisted into his chest like a knife.

“I am. I'm okay.” He managed to get the words out without his voice breaking. He didn't know how.

One minute, Shepard mouthed.

“I—I have to go soon.”

“Already? You only just called. Tell me, how is your new job? Is your boss kind?”

He wasn't. He was.

“Yes,” Ander said. “It's good. I'm… learning so much.”

“Good, good.”

Shepard held up his watch. Thirty seconds.

“I love you,” Ander said. “I promise, I'll call you again when I can.”

“And come visit. No job is worth more than your family.”

“I—I will, mama.”

“I love you,” she said. “Āmi ābāra tōmāra sāthē dēkhā karaba.”

I will see you again.

Shepard held out his hand for the phone, and Ander placed it in the man's palm, no longer able to hold back his tears. He hunched forward, chest hitching with sobs he tried to keep quiet. Shepard rubbed his back.

“Shhh. I know. It can be difficult to leave your old life behind.”

He wasn't leaving her behind, was he? He couldn't, she wanted him to visit, next month she'd said—

Shepard pulled him into a hug, and Ander buried his face in the man's chest, his head hot and stuffy from trying to keep his own grief contained.

Grief. It was grief, wasn't it? Not just sadness, or the feeling of missing his loved ones. He was grieving the loss of people who were still alive.

He was the dead one. He was the one who'd been lost.

Shepard pulled away, holding Ander by the shoulders. “Alright, little spy. Deep breaths. We still have training today.”

Ander sniffled. “W-will I be able to call her again?”

“Hmm. Perhaps, but you'll need to earn it.”

“Will I be able to see her?”

At that, the older man laughed. “Oh, Ander. I think you already know the answer.”

He did. As long as he was Shepard's, the other man wouldn't let him go, not even for a little bit. Strangely, there was no sudden rush of despair at Shepard's words, no new sadness crushing his chest. Just something numb. Empty.

If that was the case, if he'd… if he'd never see his mother again, maybe it would be easier to not call. To let her grieve too.

After all, he was already dead.

@theonewithallthefixations , @violet-prism-creatively , @whump-me , @pirefyrelight , @soheavyaburden

#the only context you need is that he misses his mom 😢#t$$ sahota #angst #repost from my other blog #i have a handful of other sfw stuff but i need to make sure they make sense without context 😭

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This Week In BL - I give out a bunch of 7/10s

Nov 2022 Wk 3

Being a highly subjective assessment of one tiny corner of the interwebs. Organized by which ones (in each category) I’m enjoying the most.

Ongoing Series - Thai

Between Us (Sun iQIYI) 3 of 12 - I’m beginning to get concerned about where the plot, pace, and conflict is going to come from. So far it’s all angst and internal conflict, and I’m not entirely opposed to that, but there needs to be some external stressors in Thai BL or it’s not enough to carry 12 episodes (especially if it’s helmed by New). WATCH ALONG HERE.

Ai Long Nhai (Mon iQIYI) 9 of 10 - something actually happened in this ep, we got some of Ai’s family history & backstory. Evil mother is evil. Sister may be evil too. But it’s still shirtless so I’m pleased. Also, yay, no singing!

Remember Me (Sun Gaga) 7 of 12 - Name has finally made a new friend. JaFirst remain the most interesting. I actually don’t mind the show when it’s focused on them, but most of the rest of the time I find it, if not boring, at least not something that engages me personally. Although, the younger boy flirting with Em after cheer practice was kind of cute.

I Will Knock You (Fri Gaga) 2 of 12 - Thi is such a pushover. Look, I’m just not wild about this lead pair dynamic and I absolutely can’t stand the score.

609 Bedtime Story (Sat WeTV) 1 of 11 - Didn’t drop to WETV in my territory, no idea what’s going on. I’ll have a bit of a hunt when I get home.

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

My Tooth Your Love (Taiwan Fri Viki) 8 of 12 - Every week I look forward to this show the most. We knew it had to happen, but it’s really sad to see our traumatized bar-boy break our beloved dentist’s heart. We all know they’re in love with each other, they also know it. But Bai Lang is very very scared of commitment and the dentist is a good boy who keeps getting hurt by other’s inability to trust and open up. The past romance was really sad and sadly true to life. Is it better to have a friend’s love or pity, if all you really wanted was friendship? I like how complicated all of these characters are. I love the conversation the leads had with each other after Bai Lang finally admits to his true feelings. Such a good show.

Eternal Yesterday AKA Eien no Kino (Japan Thurs Gaga) 6 of 8 - This show is so sad. I sometimes wonder if Kochi remains alive entirely because Michan wills him to be so. Does anybody else wonder if the gay biology teacher who lost his first love is a nod to Boys Love? Just me?

Choco Milk Shake (Korea Strongberry Tues YT) 7-8 of 10 - The pacing is so good in this show. Also, I am completely and utterly in love with the ex-bf (hi, Wild Dog, long time no see, wanna run away with me instead?)

Happy Ending Romance (Korea Thurs Gaga) 1-2 of 8 - Very dramatic opening. I like it. Leo is stupid pretty. This is a complicated, if improbable, plot about writers and ego and reputation, but engaging. (For a change I like the OST, Leo is also one of my favorite main singers among the honey-voices of Kpop.)

Finished This Week

Ghost Host, Ghost House (Weds YouTube) 8fin - An excellent confession sequence. I was a little surprised. Usually confession scenes make me wince, but this one was lovely. I’m not a fan of the Kdrama “separation in the final episode” (see Big D) but in this particular instance, I understand why they did it. The characters did need to mature and build new lives. It’s just annoying that they couldn’t do it together. All in all? This is a light horror plus family drama built around a well executed BL trough-line that felt honestly queer with great chemistry from the lead pair. (I hope that we see more of them.) For me personally the surrounding cast, premise, and story didn’t resonate but if you like a touch of gothic in your BL this might appeal. RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS 7/10

Big Dragon (Sat Gaga) 8fin - I really don’t like Thailand copying Korea’s arbitrary “separation in the final episode” thing. So for me this final episode wasn’t very satisfying. Ultimately? This is a decent execution of enemies to lovers, exploring some darker themes and nodding at kink in a more respectful way than Mame could ever dream, plus excellent chemistry, but something was askew around plot, directing, and ending. RECOMMENDED FOR THE LEAD PAIR, BUT NOT MUCH ELSE 7/10

Kabe Koji (Japan Mon Viki) 8fin - Japan sure does love the “running of the gays” trope. Only this time around they ran together. Which was kind of cute. Honestly? This probably should’ve been my favorite BL of all time, but for some reason it just never resonated with me. Also, I’m over the no kiss thing. I’m tired. If they kiss in het, they can kiss in gay. IT’S FINE. 7/10

Apparently, when Japanese BL is good, it’s very very good, and when it’s bad I’m annoyed.

It’s Airing But I’m Not Watching It

War of Y (Thai Gaga) 20 eps - it’s just all too much for me.

To Sir With Love AKA Khun Chai 16 eps - could be sad v worried

2 Moons 3 (Thai Mon ??) 10 eps - Possibly a future binge watch. Rumor is it’s banal.

Love Bill (Vietnam Sat YT) - Bah Vinh is back but I’m too distracted. Also there’s a lot of fund raising and stuff going on. I’ll wait and binge.

How is he so hot? Asking for science.

In Case You Missed It

My Roommate (Thai YT) 32 eps of 2 minutes each now done, it’s terrible production values so I’m not bothering but it’s been repackaged into 8 min chunks on the youtubes.

Fahlanruk (Thai GaGa) 12 eps - I cut my losses at ep 5 but it’s finished now, someone who knows my taste tell me if I should I bother?

SELF (Thai Thurs YT) is complete at 6 eps, anyone watch this one? Is it sad? Worth watching?

LITA special - it’s exactly as trashy and kinky as you want it to be. Go indulge, you lushes. Rain & Payu, man, wow. Also, the sound is terrible. But no one cares much about the script, least of all the writers.

GAP the series (Sat YT) is a classic office set romance. WATCH IT! It’s GL and this studio needs our support! (Also, the stairs are back!)

Coming to Viki: Love in the Air, ITSAY & IPYTM, Remember Me, and new KBL, The New Employee.

Gossip:

GMMTV posted their pilot trailers for 2023. I reported on them all here. Fewer this year than last which is a good thing, they should slow down and focus more.

How did my predictions go? Not good. Scored a 6/10 maybe 6.5 if you’re feeling generous.

Next Week Looks Like This:

2022 still to come?

Dec 9: Semantic Error movie (Viki) - the repackage rumored to have some added footage.

Dec 19: Chains of Heart (movie? theaters?) trailer Suspense thriller about a forest ranger, smugglers, memory loss, and lost love. Stars Haii (Cirrus in TT2) and Poppy (Porpla in YYY). Adapted from a Y-novel of the same name by TJ Tommy. I don’t know if this is still releasing or if C19 has effected it.

THIS WEEK’S BEST MOMENTS

Win, my love! Just call me his of the morning, hia. Just touch my cheek before you leave me, hia.

In Stongberry we trust! *consent in the house*

This week’s earworm: Just B - Me (srs where did these boys come from? so good)

(last week)

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alonelystargazer · 6 months ago

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What's a criminally underrated ship you love? any fandom tbh

Hi thanks for the ask! :)

For JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, my favorite underrated ship is Polnareff/Abdul, but it's not that underrated, just nowhere near as popular as Jotaro/Kakyoin. Kars/Esidisi doesn't get enough love either, but they should bc they ended their entire race and raised two kids together, that's good ship material right there.

For Kagurabachi, I don't know if it's underrated but Kunishige/Shiba has some angst to it, maybe a bit of a situationship deal. Also, Hiyuki/Tafuku has an interesting dynamic, but I think it's been overshadowed by Chihiro/Hiyuki.

For JJK, I would have said HaiNana but it seems like it's not as much of a rare pair as I thought, so I'll go with Sukuna/Uraume for a master/servant type of dynamic. Also Kochi/Miwa for lost love, and Mai/Takada as more of a crack ship because there's no way she didn't get a crush on her when she went to the convention.

Okay one more, Kusakabe/Higuruma, because of the whole "I'll jump in front of Sukuna for you" thing that happened in a while ago. What was so compelling about Higuruma that would make Kusakabe, someone who's been known to do the bare minimum and put his own protection before others, so that for him?

#transfemhiyuki #answered #there are probably more but I don't wanna make this post so long

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travelling-bird · 2 years ago

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From seeing Chinese fishing nets and playing with elephants to street shopping, there are multiple things to do in Kochi. Read here to know more.

#KOCHI SIGHTSEEING #THINGS TO DO IN KOCHI #THINGS TO SEE IN KOCHI

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Speed run on the women´s island

Kuja island

- Oioioi what is that? are we flying? Hi Luffy are you alright? What happened to the others? Are you holding yourself right? - you looked down and saw the sea realizing the risk of the captain falling and drowning

- And I do not know! That scrooge guy probably sent them flying! I have no idea where! Kuso (damn)

-Calm down! It's gonna be okay! The most important thing now is that you hold on tight! I can't guarantee your safety with this flying bubble, it will eventually have to stop and since you can't swim you need to be close to me in case we fall into the sea.

-Yea. -Luffy tightened his arms around you , snuggling his body over yours and laying his face on your breasts.

You felt that he was still in shock from the situation that happened, so you were stroking his black hair and saying that everyone was fine, that they would meet Rayleigh later.

-thanks y / n. I feel better with you with me. - Luffy thanked you before going off to sleep again.

You flew for 3 days until you landed on an island with a giant jungle. In the middle of the calm belt surrounded by kings of the seas. K luck is not on your side, but do not be discouraged it could be worse, you could fall in the middle of this ocean with no island or ship close by. Being at the mercy of the ocean and becoming a snack for sea creatures (￣∇￣)

As soon as you stepped out of the bubble, which actually burst like a meteor on the ground, Luffy woke up and went ahead of you in search of food. 3 days without food 15 missed meals.

Looking for food is important, it would be okay for him to go hunting or collect something if he were not a complete hungry idiot who would eat a poisonous plant without thinking twice or get lost in the middle of unknown territory. And that is exactly what happened.

Now you find yourself lost in the forest trying to locate the smell or the presence of the rubber.

Luffy ended up eating a poisonous mushroom that caused several other mushrooms to sprout on his body. He was rescued by the natives of the island who took him to the center of the island, in the removal of mushrooms from his body, he had one that would not come out at all, seeing the difficulty of removing that blessed mushroom Nyon ba, old and ancient queen of the islands kuja approached and realized at the time that it was a man.

Luffy ended up being arrested.

In the meantime you found a wild boar and appropriated your flesh and head. The smell of food unfortunately did not attract the captain, so you started looking for the child again.

As soon as Luffy woke up he realized he was in a different place and without his straw hat. The women of the island were fascinated with such a creature, having never seen a man before, some were taking notes on the behavior of the new species. However, as the world is neither flowers nor roses, Luffy ended up offending women who have now decided to execute it since the entry of men is prohibited in the country.

You were able to feel your captain's presence now, and as always he was in trouble. Sensing the danger you ran towards the presence, noticing the smell of Luffy's cocoa and cherry.

-Ooooiii LUFFYY !!!! Kochi !!! -ah! Y / N !! Where were you ?? -THAT'S MY TALK !! KYA-

Luffy stretched out his arms, grabbing yours and sending you into the air. -AAAAAAAHHHHHHH !!! LUFFYYY !!!! -AAHHH IT WAS VERY STRONG! MY BAD!

You were falling into the jungle again. This is going to hurt. Falling from the height of a mountain is not for everyone k.

Well Luffy was still being chased if he missed the role that Rayleigh had given him. As anyone would, he kidnaps one of his pursuers. Yare Yare

Lucky that she had kept the paper with her, Luffy discovered that this was an island only of women and pirates. He also found out that they don't have a boat for you to come home to.

Depression

He built a boat while you were trying to find the lily of the valley again(. He built the raft. It is depressing to look. He drowned when it broke, lucky that he had Margareth to save him.

- What should we do now? If we stay here they will end up meeting us again. - complained Luffy

You found your captain again. Unfortunately the kujas too. What took a retreat for both of them, trying to escape the wrath of the inhabitants, you climbed the mountain.

-Hi Y / n! -What is? - The only way to get out of here is with a pirate ship. - Pirate ship? -Yea. Apparently there is only one ship that is the boss here. We have to find this person, to lend us the ship. - hummm ... I feel like I've heard something like this before ... understood! LET'S FIND THAT PERSON. -YOSHII! That means we have to talk to an important person ... important people live in large buildings, so ... -Luffy put his finger on his head while thinking, turning red - "ahh, I'm going to get a fever if I continue to think" - 😅😅😅 Let's look for that person in some big building, I'm sure that through trial and error we will find each other. - okay. Let's try that one over there!

You didn't even have time to blink when Luffy lifted you up and put you under his arm and jumped from the wall to the building below. When he landed on the roof, the tiles broke under the weight of the two. Both fell into a pool. Luffy began to struggle like a fish out of water.

-AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

- IDIOTAAA !!! - You pulled him by the collar of his shirt hanging him - It's just a bathroom! Calm down!

-Ah! It is true I can stand.

Despite the smoke you could see the silhouette of a naked woman, with her back to you. Even with the black hair covering most of your back, you could still see the mark. The paw of a Celestial dragon. The woman looked over her shoulder and her eyes widened at the figure of the intruders in her bathroom.

-A MAN! - She exclaimed, falling into the water to hide her private parts

-Hey you ..... That thing behind your back- Luffy pointed out - I ... I've seen it before

-DID YOU SEE!!

-LUFFYY DO NOT BE INDELICATED !! VERY SORRY!! That imbecile ended up falling from the mountain on his roof and disrupted his bath! Luffy turn around! I pay for the damage caused by -

-SISTER !!!

Two giant women stormed the bathroom, holding guns close to their bodies. They looked forward to you.

-What is that? A man?! - The woman with green hair spoke

- What is a man doing in this realm? She questioned the redhead by putting a robe on her sister's body. - What exactly happened here?

-No, me - Luffy tried to explain

- He and the woman saw my back - With this testimony the other two gasped

-Then the only solution is to kill them. - murmured the redhead

-Huh ?! -Why ?! We just saw her back. - You said - And it's not like we don't know what it is.

- Erm ... I think I've seen it somewhere ... - murmured Luffy

- What you saw behind my back ... is something we don't want to reveal even if we die. - Struck back the brunette

-Because what?! Who are you?!

- oh oh ... this is a problem.

- Take everything you saw to the grave !! MERO MERO MERO !! - She shouted putting her hands in a heart shape, making pink rays come out of them.

- Eh !! NORO NORO !? THAT NORO NORO RAY ?! - Luffy freaked out and pushed you out of reach of the radius - Damn I'm going to be slow

Luffy protected himself by bringing his arms in front of him, closing his eyes and waiting for her body to slow down. You got up out of the bath with a rancid face and a bump on your head. When the lightning struck you, you didn't feel any difference, while your captain grunted in disbelief, blinking.

His lips formed a straight line, putting the straw hat back on his head. The woman tried again to throw the lightning at you, and again it had no effect. You tilted your head to the side with question marks appearing.

-Why didn't you see rocks ?! - I asked indignantly to Moren. - Didn't you feel anything, no temptation in your hearts even when you saw me naked ?!

- I already said it was an accident!

- This is ridiculous, sister! The beauty of his naked body is at a level that would not fail to capture anyone no matter what gender or age. - said the redhead

- It's just a naked body. -The brunette let out a noise of surprise, grabbing her chest as if you had given her an arrow.

-HOW DARE YOU!

- It is probably their fear of death ... - Suggested green - Suppressing the drawing in their vile hearts! They are pathetic but they are lucky.

-I don't know what's going on here but we better get out of here by now! I just want to find something important, that's all!

They both ran towards the window and jumped through it. As you fell, you heard a gunshot and Luffy shouted for you to be careful. He protected her from the shot and left a noise of pain when the bullet fell from her skin.

- I couldn't bounce it. It Wasn't a bullet?

- Maybe it's an akuma no mi. - You spoke while landing on the floor

-THAT MAN AND THAT WOMAN ARE THE INTRUDERS !! CAPTURE THEM PIRATES KUJA !! - Shouted the brunette at the top of the tower

A second later you were surrounded by the warrior kujas who seemed tougher than any of the village girls so far. They pointed the snake bows at you:

"It will be better for all of us if you come obedient" - said one of the women

- "Ran Nao has no man or woman outside who can defeat the pirate kujas" - Another started to laugh "Besides that they seem weak"

- So you are the all-female pirate crew. Do you know someone important ?!

- What do you plan to do if we tell you?

-If she is an important person, she must have a ship, right? I can ask her if she would take me on the ship, then I could sail again!

-This is ridiculous!! Do you really think that a man who invades Amazon lily, a forbidden place for men, can get out alive?

Luffy dodged by jumping out of the way, giving him a ride on his back as he stretched and turned into a Tarzan species, swaying on the rooftops. The two of you started running in circles fleeing the warriors, avoiding arrows and swords. Suddenly you felt a blow coming from your top direction, you barely deflected at the last moment but your captain was eventually hit and was thrown into the wall.

-Go! Even the grandmothers in this place are strong ?! - Luffy rubbed his head while moaning in pain

-You can't run away anymore ... - The kujas warriors formed a perfect circle around the two aimed their weapons

- Tsk! Hi did you know what we're going to do?

- We won't do anything.

-Ah ?! Maji?

- Trust me. If they capture us, I'm sure this important person will show up.

'When he wants he can be very rational' - You raised your arms in surrender

Metal snakes were tied around his body. You were sitting next to Luffy inside some kind of stadium for a Coliseum, with most of the island's inhabitants in the audience. Luffy struggled as he gritted his teeth.

- What's up with that kingdom? - He said irritably - Is there no man here?

-We have you and my muscles.

-Shihihihihi !! You are very funny y / n !!

Suddenly the crowd of women gave a cookie to Empress Pirate, the woman from the bath before, going down the stairs until she sat on her throne. The women shouted her name in unison, very much avoided seeing her after a long time.

"So now, let me ask you, man and woman. How and for what purpose did you come to this island?" - The empress demanded

"I also don't know how I got here!" - Luffy replied in exasperation "When I realized I was flying through the skies and before I know it I was here!"

-Two

"Liars! You won't be able to deceive us with this ridiculous story. You have a purpose, don't you?"

"If it's a purpose you want, then I want a ship! I would be very happy if you could take me too, but ... Anyway, I have to get out of here as soon as possible! There's a place I have to go! if you are the most important person here.

"HE IS GIVING A FALSE TESTAMENT !! ANYTHING THAT THAT MAN SPEAKS IS OBVIOUSLY LIE, LIKE THE PRINCESS SPOKE" Someone in the audience shouted

"They are definitely hiding something"

"DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO CHEAT US?"

"Do not think that you will leave here alive ..." - The princess continued calming "You will not be able to escape death"

"Please wait a second, hebi hime" - Margaret interrupted, she jumped on the platform and stood in front of you and Luffy, extending her arms:

"He's not the type of person who would lie!" - The blonde stuttered a little "What he said is true ... I don't think he has bad intentions for the kingdom"

"oh, You! That's right! Please tell her! - Luffy practically shone with happiness (smile of a million dollars)

"Are you one of the kingdom's guards?" -Hancock asked and the girl nodded and gave her name. "The punishment for the crime of bringing intruders into the kingdom, which is prohibited for men, is death. Why are you defending him?"

"I feel responsible. The one who brought the man and woman out here ... it was me"

Suddenly the women were startled and began to whisper. Sweet Pea and Aphelandra jumped up to join Margarett. Kneeling

"hebi hime, the saga of" the reason for that .. "- Sweet Pea started

"That's right! We found this man covered with mushrooms in the forest and the woman was hurt ... We are as responsible as she is for the sin of bringing them here. - Aphelandra continued

" Yes Yes"

"You two stop! The one who said we should take you to the village was me!"

"What's up with you? ... You tried to kill us. So, you were good people. Shihihihi

Silence reigned in the air, everyone held their breath when the empress rose and slowly descended the stairs. She even sauntered. Margarett who bowed his head in awe.

"The one who was guilty of bringing a man and woman here was me"

No answer came from the most beautiful woman in the world, she was still staring at the blonde with lifeless and contemptuous eyes. Hancock finally stopped in front of her.

"Enough." She said lifted the blonde's head by her chin "Lift your head Margarett. I like honest people. Tell me do you want me to forgive you?

You suspected the sweet, velvety tone of voice was a bait. You knew there was something wrong with that scene. The blonde blushed, enchanted by the beauty and 'kindness' of the Empress. Slowly she nodded, hes expression equaling that of a dog without an owner, the princess ordered her to get up.

The brunette smiled at them, pulling her hair to the side. The three were all blushing now, fascinated, so the princess used that moment to reveal her true intentions. Bringing her hands in a heart shape, she threw her pink ray at the 3 young women. On contact, they turned into stones.

"What is this" - Luffy asked looking at then petrified Margarett. "Hey, what happened to you? You guys turned into rocks!"

-... 'This is not good, but somehow we are immune to those rays of it'

"What did you do with them? They saved my life!"

"Yes ... this is their punishment for helping you" - Hancock replied with his back turned

"Turn them back to normal!"

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE ORDERING HERE?" - The empress asked furiously

"Hurry up and bring them back to normal!" - luffy repeated angrily ignoring her totally

"Bring Bacura to the Arena!" - Empress ordered with a hand movement "This place, this kingdom is of warriors, Amazon lily, where if you are strong, you are beautiful. You must die fighting ... and we will to attend.

A roar came from behind you, a huge black panther had arrived. The animal's red eyes were dissecting you, revealing its sharp teeth.

"The name of that panther is Bcura. It is a carnivorous animal that has been used as a killer by the empresses of the kingdom for generations. After the execution, not even a single bone will remain."

- Neko ?? How cute ... but it looks like he was not brought up properly. Hi Senchou!

-Nanda

- Can I take care of him?

-Can go

You snapped your fingers and stretched your arms. The panther moved toward you, opening its mouth, prepared to trap its head between its teeth.

You bent down a little and passed between the animal's paws, stopping behind the kitty, grabbing it by the tail, you threw it on its back on the ground, which ended up cracking by the applied force and the weight of the animal.

-Oh, you're already asleep. Cats are nocturnal animals, they should sleep at this hour, not be snarling at the visitors. HIME SAMA! Please train your pets better.

The women had an expression of disbelief on their faces, even the empress and her sisters. With her words of mockery, the brunette's anger transcended making her flush with anger.

-She is strong! - Ran proclaimed from the audience. "Bacura was defeated with one stroke!"

"There is something wrong with all of you ... even after your companions ..." - He looks at hamcock "HAVE BEEN TURNED INTO STONES BY THAT WOMAN, WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING ?!"

"That savage is screaming!"

"Unbelievable! What a brute animal"

"We feel bad for those 3, but what Hebi-hime did is not wrong! They who are to blame for breaking the rules of this kingdom!"

"That's right!"

"Senchou, don't mind them. Everywhere there will be laws, some with absurd laws. - 'And fools to follow them to the end, but the laws exist for a reason. If we were bad people and those 3 had us brought into the kingdom, it would bring horrendous consequences. It is up to the leader to decide what should be done accordingly. However that woman wants us dead anyway, talking to her will suck ... I think we will have to use force. '

"I will be forgiven no matter what I do" - The Empress smiled triumphantly "And if you ask why ... it's because I am beautiful"

In the cue the crowd of women became copies of Sanji.

"Don't you think so, too?" - The Empress

"You make me sick" - Luffy replied promptly, not at all affected

"You piss me off!" - This time you answered in unison with the brunette

The snake pincess gasped in horror, she went pale and fell into her snake accent dramatically. SHE hid her eyes behind her hands and left exasperated sounds of agony.

"Sister, control yourself!"

"This is ridiculous! There cannot be a man or a woman capable of resisting my charms!"

"Madam, get a grip! We're just not interested."

"Y-sir?" - More sounds and drama "Not interested" - it was as if you had repeatedly fired at her heart

"ANE-SAN!"

"I cannot tolerate their existence!"

"HOW DARE YOU TALK TO THE EMPRESSES OF THIS WAY !?"

"WALK SOON AND EXECUTE THEM!"

The Kujas asked for your execution, Hancock ordered his sisters to enter the arena and fight against you. The two became snakes, snakes of the anaconda type that easily exceed their height.

"Do these people also have Akuma no mi?"

As the sisters surrounded you, they were praised by the audience, who spoke of the heroic acts of the sisters, that in defeating Gorgon, they were cursed, but the curse made them stronger and still beautiful.

"Curse?!" Luffy questioned "No matter how you look, they just ate an akuma no mi"

"Maybe we should swallow them whole?" - laughed the green snake

"or maybe we should strangle them to death?" the other suggested

"You will be killed no matter what."

"Wait a second!" your captain shouted

"Are you going to beg for your life?" - I ask Sandersonia

"Even if you excuse your sins, they cannot be forgiven."

"That's not it." Luffy walked over to the 3 statues "Can you help me y / n?"

"AYE! Roger that cap'tin"

You helped the brunette to get the girls out of the arena, avoiding an accident to break them if they stayed the same place. While the warrior kujas and the snake sisters looked at you in disbelief.

"They don't have any cracks, right?

"I don't think so" - you answered by jumping back from the arena

"You three wait here. I'm sorry for that. For our sake you were turned to stone. If the chopper were here, I would ask him to look at you right away. Just when Robin and I were turned to ice by Aokiji.

-hen, did you become cap'tin ice?

-Yes, before we reached Water 7, but we returned to normal when we were warmed up.

"I don't think it will work, ice is compatible with heat, they have not returned to normal unless the person himself destransforms them."

"Anyway, they should be able to get back to normal"

"You shouldn't be more concerned with your safety than theirs!"

"Shut up! I can do whatever I want! All I have to do is finish you off, right?

All gasped, until a few laughs came from various places in the auditorium, as well as from the snake sisters in the arena. Luffy looked around in confusion, not understanding the reason for the laugh.

"I can do that, right?"

"I think so."

"Of course you can!" Marigold wiped a tear from his eye. "If you haven't given up on your life yet, let me tell you something. You better not fall into that space between the arena and the bleachers. Not that I care, but if you fall it will be punctured by thorns below. You don't have nothing else to do, right? "

"I'm not well!"

"So let's start"

"Kill him, Sandersonia, Marigold! For the crime of invading this island of women! For the crime of insulting me, show them the art of torture!" Hancock shouted

Marigold was the first to move, raising his spear over his head and lowering the weapon towards Luffy, who began to deflect the attacks with ease.

Suddenly, the other woman spits out a purple liquid that touches her skin.

-Poison

"It is a deadly poison. What a pity for you"

Marigold continued to spit poison at you, Luffy skipped around the arena, while you became a contortionist, but a lot of the poison was already on your clothes and legs. The young man attacked the snake woman, avoiding the poison he threw his leg back

"gomu gomu no Stamp"

However, Marigold denounced the attack with the palm of his hand, the member ricocheting. Her eyes widened, and he let out a grunt of pain when she slammed the tip of his cock in her stomach.

"It hurts ... why! I'm rubber ..." Luffy groaned in pain hugging her stomach.

"CAUTION!" You warned, throwing Luffy away from the direction the spear was coming from.

A syrup curls around your waist abruptly, looking down you see the smile on Sandersonia's face

"It's unfair for you to have all the fun for you Mari. I want to have some too."

"Y / N !!!" Luffy ran to her rescue but Marigold slammed the stick on him again. "Why does it hurt me if I'm made of rubber?! It's just like that ax guy! Like that! But he wasn't a user ... what do you mean that isn't the power of an akuma no mi? !

"You are also a user, aren't you?" you asked verder while she held you upside down. "You seem to be the Paramecia type"

"I knew! Why did you make up a lie about being cursed?"

"This is a secret that I can't tell anyone ... even if we are going to die. But you can't use Haki, right. People outside this island are not familiar with this. That's why you are weak."

"LARGE HER!" Your captain came running towards the snake

"A kick with the left foot." She spoke, dodging the member. Laughing and staring at Luffy "I'm here."

"She predicted my move! YYY // NN !!

"HEBI SLAM!"

Sandersonia raised her tail and slammed you on the floor. You let out a grunt, and rolled away, holding your head. Luffy ran up to you, kneeling and putting his head in his hands:

"Are you okay ?! Can you fight?"

"Heki heki! Attacks like that didn't work against me. They're just dizzy." -'They can read our movements ... well I can too, but I haven't used it in so long, I hope it's not rusty. And this poison is itchy, its corrosion is no joke either. I will need to avoid the next attacks. '- all of this took place in 0.5 seconds.

Luffy then used his machine gun and sent a wave of punches to Sandersonia, who deflected by making hula moves, which also looked like a snake going up.

"These movements are not going to work on me! I've already seen your movements!" - She spoke convinced

"I don't care if you focus your attacks on her, but ... Hebi Stick!

Marigold used his syrup and slammed the tip against Luffy's ribs. The brunette let out a cry, falling a few feet below. Her captain passed the counter, and he was going to hit the statues if he hadn't propelled himself over them.

"Luffy !!" - You used your transvestite legs and your superhuman strength to jump towards the brunette. You caught him with one arm while you hit the wall, you managed to get your nails into the rock by slowing down to a stop.

"oh, thank you y / n! I'm saved!" -

"This man is just talk. How silly." hummed hancock, putting a lock of hair behind his ear with a smile that you would like to punch.

"Why don't you join the fight, plague [mejera] - You retaliated while Luffy stretched out to return to the arena

"I can't take it anymore." - The vadi-empress arched her back in exasperation

"She insulted the empress again!"

"UNFORGIVABLE!"

"Sonia.Mari. Put an end to their lives now, so I won't have to listen ... your dirty words again!" - She spoke while sending that mocking pose pointing her finger at you and arching her back looking at the heaven with disdain.

"The game is over" - Mari

"I wanted to play more, but if it was the sister's orders, there is nothing to do." - Sonia

Sonia extended her tail, wrapping it around Margarett's body and pulling her back into the arena.

"What are you doing! Don't touch them! And if they break!" - The sisters just laughed

"I'm going to break them" - The green snake spoke

"You said they saved your life, this is their punishment."

"Stop playing with me !! This fight is between you and us !! Stop it !!"

Luffy started up again, Mari swung his gun. He jumped in the air to avoid it, but she used the syrup to crush it and then pin it around the waist with the syrup.

"You are the only one who thinks this is a fight. This is public execution."

"HI! STOP! She admired you !!"

"Everyone in that realm has agreed. That's why I think she would be happy about it"

"PRO HELL IT WOULD GO. ARE YOU IDIOT?"

"Insolent words ..."

You prepared to attack or hold the statue whatever the time

"I will break the other 2 ... slowly. That way you will suffer more right

"Here we go ... 3"

"For!"

You tensed the muscles by lowering yourself

"two"

"I SAID WAIT!"

"1"

You threw yourself in front of the snake about to punch it

"I TOLD YOU TO STOP, DAMN !!!!!!!!"

A wave of power and wind came from him, shaking everyone who saw it. The sisters stood for a moment, their mouths open, frozen. Some of the women passed out from the immense power of the captain's haki. You, he observed silently, with wide eyes too.

"... He has ... that too ..."

The two sisters obeyed, putting him and the statue back on the floor. He checked her for a crack and sighed in relief. "Thank God! No scratches." "What, did you hear me after all? Thank you! Shihihihihi !!"

".... okay, he doesn't know he used it"

"Okay! I can say that you are strong! So let's continue the fight!"

"What are you waiting for? You have nothing to fear about this man!" Hancock shouted

"True. We have nothing to fear from him, Mari."

"Yes, even if he has a lot of haki ... as long as he can't control it, he won't be anything but enthusiastic"

"Hey 1st, if we went to fight with everything, let me move it ... it would be bad if it broke"

"You look very calm, you still don't understand the situation you are in. The statue doesn't matter at all."

The green snake sent the tail towards the statue, but you took the blow and held the tail.

"Why do you defend this statue, when it means taking damage for it?"

"The statues have nothing to do with it, and my captain likes them."

"Very well. Let him move the statue." Hancock decided to surprise his sisters "Let these 2 fight with all your heart. And then, we will defeat without mercy and show them what insignificant creatures they are"

Luffy put the statue back and returned with the same confident smile on his face.

"LETS GO!"

"Are you ready to be defeated by us?"

"I already told you ... You are the ones who will end up being beaten!"

The fight went on with Mari spitting the poison at you, but you dodged it without difficulty. However, you started coughing as purple smoke surrounded the area.

-What is this fog ?!

"LUFFY DO NOT INHAL THIS IN ANY WAY! IT IS POISON!"

"Her friend of hers is already feeling the Muguiwara effects. I was surprised that she could stand to fight so much even with the poisoned body." She laughed "I will not underestimate you anymore. You are our prey. I will weaken you with my poison. I will corner you and then kill you." "If you inhale my poison you will lose consciousness!"

The sisters started attacking you, and Luffy tried to attack to regain leadership, throwing attacks like a blind man in a shootout. None of the attacks hit the targets. His captain was breathing heavily, the poison beginning to take effect.

"No matter how hard you try, as long as you don't use your skill, you are nothing but a mouse to us. Give up!" Sonia landed a blow to Luffy's ribs making him fly off the platform.

"LUFFY!" You screamed tiredly, the poison spread through your body, making him fall asleep, making you stagger and kneel. Suddenly an arm curls up at you and throws you up, over the red roofs.

Luffy inflated his body of air at the same time, and then he started blowing the poison gas away, cleaning up instantly.

"Finally I cleaned it up! Now I can fight without worry!"

"Even if you are seriously injured, can you talk nonsense ?!"

"Now ..." "I will not hold on, I will use my full power. Gear second"

" what is that?!"

"There is smoke coming out of his body"

"What kind of creature are they ?!"

"Holding on ...? Weren't you struggling with everything so far?" Sonia asked in shock

"So what if smoke is coming out of your body that will help you?" - Mari

"Your attacks don't work, we anticipate your attack!"

"I'll try. Gomu Gomu no ... jet! ...

Sônia tried to attack Luffy with her tail, but he suddenly disappeared every time she attacked.

".... Pistol!" He said sending a blow that she had to defend at the last second, caught by surprise

"Sister Sonia!" mari screamed in distress "Apparently he wasn't bluffing"

"It seems, so let's use all of our power too!" Sônia, spoke of transforming her hair into a giant snake with 7 heads. "Hebigami Tsuki: Yamata no Orochi"

The hair snakes started attacking Luffy however he dodged them at the last second with the gear second. The sister was no longer able to accompany him. Her captain jumped on her neck and wrapped her arm around him.

He pulled it down, making his head hit the arena and break the ground. Mari cried her sister's name and her captain prepared for her next attack.

"his attacks will ricochet, just like before. I know I can withstand his speed, so his raw attacks are useless.

"How about mine?" - Mari looked up and saw a figure descending with surprising speed, she barely had time to cover herself with her weapon that ended up breaking when making contact with her punch. Her punch was so powerful the shock sent her sister to the ground making a crater.

"Sonia. Mari. What are you kidding about? Did you forget why you are ... punishing that man and woman?"

"P-please forgive us, Ane-san! We'll get this over with immediately"

The sisters surrounded you, green grew your hair and the other became a human-snake torch.

"They are trapped! No matter how slippery they are, there is no escape from it!"

"There is no stronger attack!"

"Gomu Gomu no ..." Luffy spoke and the sisters looked at him "Jet Gatling"

Luffy punched them in the hair countless times, destroying the snakes, making them fall backwards. Using the moment he used his legs to kick the low parts of the snakes that ended up falling into each other. Sonia's hair and cloak caught on fire, causing the snake to shriek. Mari tried to push her away, but realized that her syrups were rolled up.

"Don't forget me friends ..." You smirked with your finger on your chin 🤔

"Sister watch out for the thorns !! Hold on to the railing!"

"That man is going to finish her off!"

"This is terrible! He will drop it on the thorns and pierce it like a beast!"

"You damn man!"

"Do not move!" Luffy ordered "Even if you intend to kill us ... I will not kill you!"

"Don't be arrogant, damn you! Mari! Hurry and kill him now that you have a chance! What are you doing, mari?"

"I can't, sister Sonia." "Right now, that man is ... protecting us!"

"Look! The Sandersonia cloak has burned, your back is exposed!"

"If that man lets go, the eye will be exposed!"

"This is terrible! Everyone who looks at it will be turned to stone!"

"Are you covering my back?"

"You mentioned it before, didn't you? I would rather die than let someone else see it. So don't move!

"The Show is over! Before the eye is exposed, everyone leaves the arena!" The empress ordered

The crowd of women didn't need to be spoken twice, they all ran out and back to the village, leaving the snake sisters, Elder Nyon, Luffy and you behind. Hancock inhaled and exhaled, trying to calm himself, falling into his seat. She brought her hand over her face, letting the tears fall.

"Sorry, ane-san!" - The sisters spoke together, lowering their heads. "Not only did we lose, but we were saved by the enemy!"

"Are you going to fight with me now?" - Luffy asked as he put the statues back in place

"That's enough." - Hancock sighed, shaking his head "That's not my intention"

"Same?" "It doesn't have any scratches, does it?"

"Not for the last time!" You spoke sighing

"Okay, you can turn them back, right?"

"What did you say?" Hancock did not trust what he had heard

"You should be able to turn the wool back to normal, right? They were just protecting us! They didn't do anything wrong!" Luffy pleaded with the empress

"I can actually turn them back to normal. However ... you said you have a place you need to go to, don't you?"

"Yes, our friends are waiting for us."

"Oh yeah? I'm just going to fulfill one of your requests. Choose between turning those three statues back or leaving this island? You must choose only one of the alternatives and I gave up on the other"

Hancock smiled smugly, waiting for the greedy response as well as his sisters, looking at him. Then, without any hesitation, Luffy knelt and smiled widely:

"Really? So you're going to save them, aren't you? - he said, the expression on the faces of the 3 women became shocked." Thank you very much! "

"Ane san" - whispered sandersonia

Hancock came out of his shock and took a deep breath before descending the stairs to the arena. She approached the statues, transforming them back to normal.

"Hey, what's going on?" Luffy looked around the room "Is it like a banquet, a party after the battle? If so, I'm happy to participate! What's so special here? Meat?"

"You have our gratitude. Thank you!" - Sonia smiled

"No, I don't need that. I can't eat gratitude ... hff" -Luffy let out a squeak holding the rib you punched

"Be polite."

"Y-yes y-lady."

"If someone saw the mark on our backs, we couldn't stay in that country anymore"

"You can come in. Man and woman" - Hancock spoke from behind the curtains

"inside"

"inside the curtain"

"Is it food? So here I come ~"

As soon as he opened the curtain waiting for a buffet, he was greeted with a half-naked hancock. You looked at the brunette's curves. References, References

"Ah, it's not food. Why are you naked?" - luffy asked

"Reckless as always ..." scoffed the pirate "Doesn't matter"

The woman brushed her hair off her back, hesitatingly she turned around showing the mark of a celestial dragon's paw.

"That mark ... You said you've seen it before. Look again to make sure. Where have you seen it? Do you know the meaning of this symbol?"

Luffy silently checked the mark. He searched her mind, the last vex he had seen that. You noticed how the sisters hugged their knees tightly, with an expression of pain.

"Answer quickly! This is not what I like to show you"

"Nah, it's not the same as I was thinking." "My friend, a fish man, has a ..."

"A fishman?"

"Yes. He has one on his head, so I must have mixed them up. I've never seen that mark before"

"Hebi hime, be honest! You saw how big this man's heart is! It's okay. Just relax and tell them everything. I'm not wrong to assume you're monkey d pirate Luffy, am I?

"Yes it's me." " how do you know me ?"

"You caused a huge mess, anyone would know. Look at that newspaper! The other day, in the Sabody archipelago, close to the drunken power, that man attacked a tenryuubito! An act that only someone who does not fear the wrath of the gods would do! "

-Have a tenryuubito? !! Are there still people like that ?!

"Then, he miraculously managed to escape the fight! After that incident he somehow managed to get away and get here in 2 days! There are a lot of things about it that I can't understand."

"Who are you" Sônia asked

"I told you, I was flying out of nowhere! I have no idea what this place is!" Luffy spoke with a smile "But I don't regret punching that heavenly Dragon. Do you have any idea what he did to my friend?"

-And you are Y / n?

-Oh! Do you know me lady ?! What a surprise

- Half the world has heard your name. His works are auctioned off to millions of belies.

- Ahahaaha. I'm leaving painting as my part-time job, not that it was full-time. - Sigh - Those nobles filled my bag so I could continue painting. Making me paint when I don't want to. So I decided to increase the price of the works until I dried them completely. It is gratifying to see them beg and fight like worms for a picture.

- You are certainly scary. Contrary to a noble is punishment of death.

-qhahahaahahah ... they would not be able to defeat me even with the navy on their side. I don't mind being known for painting the floor with the blood of a nobleman. Besides but how dare they make a lady cry. To enslave children, the elderly, fish men. Ahh I'm shaking with rage now.

"Hi hebi hime! You hate tenryuubitos, right ?! We too, your secret is saved with us." - You took out a card with the paw and signature of several Tenryuubito. - "As proof of our friendship" - You tore the paper

"A-that p- paper !! He gave you the same privileges as a tenryuubito !!! And you r-ripped it up. Do you have any idea what you did"

"I don't need more than that and beyond but I prefer not to have my name associated with garbage with God complex"

Hancock was in shock, so much so that she didn't even notice the tears that were streaming down her eyes.

- are there still people like that? ... someone who defies the heavens without worrying about his own life ... the same way he did !!

"He?"

"Okay, I'll tell you everything."

Hancock explained to you the meaning of the symbol on her back and the symbol on the head of the octopus. She talked about how she is her sisters won the brand at the age of 12. That they were taken from their ship and sold as slaves and became the property of the heavenly Dragons, they went through so many things that the empress was so sick that she was unable to speak.

Sonia left a cry of despair, shaking her head. Wanting to take the memory of those events.

"Hi, it's okay! You don't have to force yourself! You don't have to tell me!" Luffy panicked

"It was a difficult life. We had no hope whatsoever. I just wanted to die." Hancock continued "However, 4 years later ... an accident occurred that deeply shocked the world government. No one was going to challenge the nobles. But then a man climbed the Red line with his bare hands and infiltrated the sacred land of Mariejois, land of the nobles"

He was an adventurer who would come to command an entire crew of fishmen. His name was Fisher Tiger. He entered the city and with the aim of freeing his fellow fishmen. He saved all the other slaves regardless of the species, that's how my sisters escaped.

"The debt we owe him is immeasurable. Tiger helped everyone return to the sea, but the traffic would never end. He was marked as an enemy of the government, he trained a pirate crew called the Piatas do Sol with fishmen. He gave a new meaning the mark of the nobles ... he replaced it with a sun. The mark you mistook was probably that symbol.

"Ahh, I get it now."

"ironically, the akumas no mi were given to the slaves to entertain our masters, but they made it possible for us to deceive the country and protect our secret. If you hadn't run Sonia's back we wouldn't be able to stay here anymore." "We should never let anyone know about our past. Even if it means deceiving a country ... we should never let our guard down if we want to live !!! We will never be slaves again !!!" The sisters started to cry and sob

"That was a long time ago ... how long ago you were not so sincere with your feelings" the old woman smiled "I was wondering if your heart had turned to ice for now"

"Shut up, you traitor. You left the kingdom"

"What could you do? You were just helpless children ... sailing around, not knowing how to return to the island! Who do you think brought you back, huh? You only succeeded because I lived beyond the kingdom!"

"Trying to change my mind on account of a small debt"

"WHAT? I DIDN'T LOOK AND CREATE YOU AS IF MY OWN CHILDREN DOSED?" The sisters had to hold their grandma so she wouldn't give the brunette a hard time

"Do you hate me now that you know I was a slave?" Hancock asked

"What are you talking about? I hate tenryuubitos!"

"Yes. If I find them again, I don't mind kicking their ass!"

"I like you!" Hancock laughed and blushed a little "You had another request, didn't you? Very well, tell me where you want to go and I will lend you the ship"

"Truth?" Luffy started to celebrate

"Wow. What a change of heart."

Luffy was filled with food and you with alcohol. Beautiful. Everything was wonderful until the women began to smooth Luffy, pulling, squeezing the captain's body, which was full pistol for them to disrupt their meal. After he saw the line of women who came just to see the new kind of "man". He found himself dragging him along with a piece of meat.

"Grandma do you like reading the newspaper, huh? Luffy asked with his mouth full

"The news is not delivered on the calm belt, so it is difficult to have one of these. The empress of that kingdom is a Shichibukai, so it is good to know what is going on with the rest of the world."

"Who is shichibukai?"

"A hebi hime"

"...... EEEEEEEEEHHHHH !?" Luffy choked on the shock "She is. That means she is very strong."

"Are you a pirate and didn't know that? Don't you read the newspaper?"

"Nope. What a surprise" he said biting off a piece of meat

"Hebi hime got the title of shichibukai 11 years ago, when he was a child with only one trip, an 80 million reward was put.

"Just a trip?"

"That is more the reputation of the kuja pirates was enough to get out of fear in the world government that came to fear the empress and offered the job, but now the title is in danger of being lost because ...

Luffy spat the tea with the revelation

"THE 7 SHICHIBUKAIS AND THE GENERAL QUARTEL ARE GOING TO BATTLE AGAINST THE PIRATES OF THE WHITE BEARD? !! WHAT'S HAPPENING ?! THIS IS TOO MUCH FOR ME!"

"Calm down and relax! You are going to have a hectic thing like that."

"OK." Luffy took a sip of tea

"You are really clueless no è. There is a limit to how ignorant you can be! Despite being just a hunch, the world government has made a move. And White Beard is not the type of man to let one of his be dead. Despite knowing this, they declare public execution of Portogas D Ace. "

-...

"Oi! Wait! ...

" what's it?"

"Who?"

"Portogas D Ace. Commander of the 2 division of the White beard."

"GRANDMA !! ACE IS MY BIG BROTHER !!"

"WHAT ?!" IS THAT TRUE !? "

"I didn't know he was captured! What do you want to say with the executioner? Do you mean he can't get out ?!"

"If Whitebeard wins the battle, then he can be saved!"

"However, if anything goes wrong. One time, defeat ..."

"Where is he going to be executed?"

"Here diy that it will be executed in Marineford Square, where the Navy HQ resides, in a week, which will be 6 days from today"

"This is too early! How long does it take from the Sabody Archipelago to there ?!"

"I think more than a week"

"This is a long time, it will be over when I meet my companions!" "How long does it take from here to there?"

"Impel down is the prison he is in. It would take a week with a pirate ship, and 4 days with a navy ship."

"Why ?! Are they faster? '"

"They use chains that are exclusive to the world government." You said "Enies Lobby, Impel down, Marine HQ ... they are all connected to by a sea current. When they open the gates the currents flow, which means if they don't open, you will get stuck in the current."

"pirate ships avoid these currents."

"Ahh what do I do?" Luffy took the straw hat free card

"Is that your brother's free card?"

"No, it's not this one. But when I received it, it was 10x bigger. Ace had his own adventures. I try to save him just going to make him angry ... but ... sorry guys ... I'm going to save Ace."

"don't worry, senchou. I'm sure they'll understand, but now when do we leave?"

"Do you realize how dangerous this war is going to be? It is useless to jump into a storm."

"I don't care what happens! I want to go! I can't sit around while this is happening!"

"Okay, I understand. You want to save the most important prisoner in the world. If you have any chance, you should go to the largest prison in the world where he is being kept without delay."

"Impel down"

"Once he is transferred, he will be guarded by Admirals, shichibukais. Even so ... since his brother is the most important prisoner now ... the prison will be guarded by absurd military forces. Impossible to infiltrate."

"I don't care what happens. Now I just need to get there! I have to get there while Ace is still there!"

"Wait, wait! This can't be solved using just brute force!" "It has a slim chance but ... so far the empress has refused all calls to shichibukai. If she responds, she could take advantage and put him on board the warship."

"So I'm going to ask her."

"Elder Nyon!" Another blonde came running

"What was Enishida? Why the hurry?

"Thank God. I was going to pick you up. Grandma Nyon. Hebi hime ... passed out with an unknown illness"

"EEHHHHHHHHH ?!"

When you enter the empress's quarters, you find her in bed, red, sweating a lot, squeezing her chest. The old lady asked you to wait outside. Luffy was impatient pacing, waiting for someone to leave. When Hancock appeared, she looked perfectly fine.

"is there anything you need?"

"I have a favor to ask. Are you better yet?"

"I cannot be defeated by a simple disease."

"The pirate who is going to be executed, Ace of Whitebeard ... he is my older brother! I want to save him! But I can't get there on time with a pirate ship!"

"your older brother is from the Whitebeard crew ..."

"Can you go on the ship the navy sent you and take me to the prison where he is?"

"WHAT A SELF-EGOIST!" Sonia shouted opening the windows of the palace "even though you know the scars on your sister's heart, do you dare to ask for something like that!"

"WHAT A HORRIBLE MAN!"

"YOU ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE MERCY THAT WE HAD! That's why men- HAVE A LIMIT FOR SISTER'S PATIENCE!"

"Hancock .." She looked at you "This request means a lot to the captain, life and death. We would be very grateful if you answered the shichibukai's calls"

-Do you want me to accept the call of the navy? Hancock spoke with a shaking hand

-Yea.

"If that's what you want ... I don't care." You were taken by surprise when she held your hands together, with a smile on her face and her cheeks flushed:

"... I will follow you anywhere!" She spoke quoting even more

"Alcohol is making me delirious." You were a little scared by such a personality change "Talvey, I should stop drinking."

"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" The sisters and the old woman screamed in unison

"THANK YOU! What a relief, now we can get there before the execution."

"Hebi hime decided to accept the call of the navy." The old woman went into shock

"WHAT'S HAPPENING ANCIA NYON ?!"

"HEBI HIME IS SUFFERING FROM A LOVE DISEASE! All the empresses before her died with the burn of love !!" Grandma continued "has a saying in East blue that says... LOVE IS A HURRICANE "

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