As Cedric and Chuchun stepped off the ship onto the weathered wooden docks of Grove 41, they found themselves surrounded by a breathtaking archipelago. The grove was one of many small islands covered in dense foliage and towering palm trees.
The air was thick with the scent of saltwater and tropical blooms, carrying a sense of adventure and mystery.
The s...
2023-05-16 01:02:46 +0000 UTC View PostI entered Fleet Admiral Sengoku's office. The room exuded an air of authority and gravitas. Paintings depicting Marine victories and heroic acts adorned the walls. Fleet Admiral Sengoku, known as the Buddha, sat behind his desk, a stack of papers and reports neatly organized on the table. He looked up as I entered, his wise eyes studying me intently.
"Commander Strode, please h...
2023-05-14 15:46:23 +0000 UTC View PostLobo leaned back in his chair, a sly grin splitting his face. "Well, well, well... you got my attention, kid," he said, twirling his knife again. "Going after the Guardians is no small feat. They're a powerful bunch, but if the price is right, the main man might be convinced to lend a hand." He added, leaning into his stool.
Crush chuckled beside Grayson, knowing Lobo's l...
2023-05-13 21:22:42 +0000 UTC View PostFour months have passed since the incident at the Reverie, and I find myself back at Marineford. The air is thick with anticipation as I resume my training under the watchful eye of Vice Admiral Garp. The days blur into a relentless routine of physical conditioning, combat drills, and honing my skills. Garp pushes me to my limits, demanding nothing short of perfection.
During these intens...
2023-05-13 13:57:25 +0000 UTC View Post'Damn, that felt good...' I mused, barely holding back a smile as I cracked my neck and watched Wapol hit a pillar some distance away, snapping it in half upon impact, much to my satisfaction.
The obese king was no Saint Charlos. However, he radiated the same insufferable, obnoxious aura as the former. Putting him in his place for a change was very satisfying, and that might be an underst...
2023-05-12 15:52:23 +0000 UTC View PostI finished extracting the bullet and stitched up the marine soldier' wound, sighing in relief as I inspected his vitals again and realized his condition was stable. "Someone take this guy back to his ship so he gets some rest..." I said as I raised my head and looked at the gathered marines.
Much to my frustration, every soldier I met eyes with looked away with a bitter e...
2023-05-11 16:03:44 +0000 UTC View PostPangaea Castle
Meeting Room
The grand hall of Pangaea Castle hummed with anticipation as kings from various realms gathered for a momentous meeting. It was an occasion of great significance, where rulers exchanged ideas and deliberated on pressing matters affecting their lands. The air teemed with a mix of excitement and curiosity.
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2023-05-11 12:23:55 +0000 UTC View Post'How the hell did it come to this...' I mused, my eyes twitching as I stood on the Bondola and looked at Wapol and his entourage standing on the other side. 'Me and my fucking big mouth...' I internally sighed as the Bondola began rising.
'Just ignore them... they have no reasons to talk to you...' I mused and immediately paused as Wapol turned to us and looked at Vice Ad...
2023-05-10 13:23:40 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note: Again the chapter is a bit shorter than usual, but I finished the last of my midterm exams today, so I'll be able to update this story per usual from now on until my finals.
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Whitlock Industries
The top floor
I raised an eyebrow as I noticed Dick Grayson walking out of Barbara's office. "Well, if it isn't the boy wonder... I...
2023-05-09 14:16:24 +0000 UTC View Post"So this is the Red Port..." I muttered, my eyes widening as I noted the port town on the horizon ahead of the ship. "It looks surprisingly peaceful..." I added as I shielded my eyes from the sun and squinted to get a better look.
The Red Port was a sight to behold, and as we sailed closer, I couldn't help but marvel at its unique appearance. The town was seemingly built on two Yarukiman ...
2023-05-08 14:19:38 +0000 UTC View PostWithout hesitation, Cedric turned around and sprinted away once he locked eyes with Garp. However, he did not get far as the vice admiral suddenly appeared before him and knocked him to the ground with a well-timed bash to the head.
Cedric grimaced in pain as he held his head with an expression of despair and turned to look at the vice admiral. "Hello, sir... I'm glad I could see...
2023-05-07 12:42:23 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral months later
Marineford
The training grounds
Cedric waited for the last moment before swaying his shoulder to dodge Zephyr's fist as the latter charged him. He managed to avoid the attack, and the former admiral merely grinned as he attacked with his other hand.
Despite his age, Zephyr's speed was aston...
2023-05-06 11:57:43 +0000 UTC View PostMarineford
The Training Ground
Zephyr's residence
Cedric smiled as he walked into the room and spotted his teacher, only for his expression to falter as he tripped on something and fell face-first into the ground, much to Zephyr's amusement.
"What the...?" The young marine said, barely resisting the urge to curse as he turned around to see what made him trip and...
2023-05-05 11:59:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Home sweet home..." I muttered, smiling as I plopped down on my couch and saw Little Soot approaching me. There was nothing little about anymore as he was already a fully grown cat, but you get the idea.
Besides Gotham's transformation, a lot happened in the past three years, and that's putting it mildly. There were alien invasions (because why not?), four of them, to be more precise. Le...
2023-05-04 10:13:42 +0000 UTC View PostMarineford
Vice Admiral Momonga's office
The vice admiral stopped working on the mountain of paperwork on his desk and raised his head as he heard a knock. "Come in," He calmly said as he straightened his back and adjusted his posture.
"Oh? Commkander Cedric and Warrant Officer Isuka, huh?" Momonga said as he watched a tall young man walk into his office, followed by a vermili...
2023-05-03 09:09:56 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral days later
Impel Down's port
"Stop dragging your feet. I don't have all day, you know?" I said as I forcefully pushed Gasparde's back, causing him to turn around and scowl at me. "Save that look for the prison's wardens, pal," I added with a chuckle as I gave the pirate captain another push, prompting him to start moving.
It...
2023-05-02 14:02:03 +0000 UTC View Post"With your hand stuck in my candy syrup, you are under my mercy..." The pirate captain said as he raised his fist. "You can't hurt me, but I can hurt you..." He went as he sent a punch flying toward the young marine's head.
"Yeah, about that..." Cedric said with a chuckle as he dodged Gasparde's attack and jumped back after freeing his arm with a forceful yank. "Sorry to break your bubble...
2023-05-01 13:22:43 +0000 UTC View Post
So I've been fiddling with art generators in my time. It took a lot of tries, but I finally got a portrait that matched Cedric's apearence as I imagined it, and well, here it is.
2023-05-01 10:20:59 +0000 UTC View PostOne hour later
Inside a dark, empty ally
"You sure know how to make a scene..." Ain said with a troubled smile as she watched me walk into the ally while carrying the pirate I used as a hostage on my shoulder as a sack of potatoes. "I was able to get the boy and slip away unnoticed thanks to it, though..." She added, shaking her head.
"Don't you think you've had enough...?" Ain asked with a frown as she watched Cedric down the tenth rum bottle in a row. "I'm not sure how you're still alive after drinking so much..." She asked, her expression a mixture of confusion and concern.
"Mind over body..." Cedric replied, gesturing toward his head as he put down the bottle. "I only get drunk if I want to get dru...
2023-04-30 10:09:55 +0000 UTC View PostThree years later
"A dark and foreboding municipality of corruption and crime," or so most people would think at the mention of Gotham City. It was a city that seemed to be in a perpetual state of decay, with crumbling buildings and neglected streets.
The cityscape was dominated by looming Gothic architecture, with gargoyles and other sinister-looking features that added to its omin...
2023-04-30 05:14:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Dread End Bar..." Ain said, frowning as she stopped before the entrance of a bar, reading the sign hanging over its door. "Pirates sure have a bizarre sense of humor... this is so stupid," She added, shaking her head at the bar's name.
"Well, I wouldn't call it stupid since they've kept the race a secret for so long..." I replied with a grin. "You couldn't find this plac...
2023-04-29 06:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostTwo days later
somewhere near Hannabal
"This place will do... drop the anchor..." Cedric instructed as he gestured toward the mountainous rock poking out of the sea. "I'll take a boat to the shore and find Gasparde..." He added as he headed for the captain's quarters to change into civilian clothing.
"With all due respect, sir... please stop acting so selfishly," The warrant o...
2023-04-28 12:03:24 +0000 UTC View Post"The bandits are dead. My men will be here any minute, but until then, I want every able body bucketing the fires," I instructed as I turned the civilians after putting a bullet in the bandit leader's face.
I quickly realized something was wrong as I looked at the civilians and noticed all of them were old. They looked fearfully at me as I approached them with a knife, and I co...
2023-04-28 05:34:25 +0000 UTC View Post"Hello, big guy..." Isuka said as she walked up to Chuchun with a big sack as the giant bird stood guard over the captain's quarters. "I need to see Commander Strode..." She added as she reached into the bag and retrieved a large fish before throwing it to the Super Sparrow.
Chuchun caught the fish in the air with his beak and promptly swallowed it before stepping aside with a satisfied c...
2023-04-27 13:17:32 +0000 UTC View PostAs he stood at Marineford before tens of marine soldiers in neat rows, Cedric cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. "I'm sure Warrant Officer Isuka already briefed you all about our mission, but I'd like to say a few words before we depart," He said in a grave tone.
"Our target in this deployment is General Gasparde, a criminal and traitor so heinous he's known as the Marine's g...
2023-04-27 02:17:39 +0000 UTC View PostOne month later
I frowned as I swung my spear at the marine soldier approaching me, but I felt no impact as the sharp tip cut through his body like a hot knife would cut through butter.
The marine soldier didn't ]flinch as his body liquified, turning into clay and slowly mending itself. Naturally, it would happen, so I didn't falter as I forcefully stomped the ground, causing the ti...
2023-04-26 07:00:17 +0000 UTC View PostTwo months later
After waiting for the Marine soldier to pass by, Cedric grinned as he let go of the wall and quietly dropped. He stuck the landing and lingered a moment as he looked around to ensure no one else was coming.
Once he was sure the coast was clear, the young man got to his feet and started running further into the dark corridor with a severe, determined expression, clea...
2023-04-25 15:04:09 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note: this chapter is only 2k since it will be followed by the promised timeskip, and I couldn't add anything to it that would make it better, so I left it there. You can expect the next one to have more words than usual, but it will take some time to prepare to avoid screwing up the story.
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Several days later
"Hello, Gray..." Kara said,...
2023-04-25 09:51:19 +0000 UTC View PostMarineford Island
The training grounds
"Please don't be someone as violent as Vice Admiral Garp..." I repeatedly chanted as I walked through the marine training grounds, ignoring the various soldiers and their instructors around me.
Another day had passed since I arrived here, and it was finally time to meet my teacher. Ensign Isuka...
2023-04-24 05:53:28 +0000 UTC View Post