Event Pirate Festival

[Emperor Cross]

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The festival began, fireworks were filling the sky. Even Shaarib could see them from his viewpoint. As usual pirates were deep in the one-upmanship, they needed to impress everyone, they were doing too much for an event supposed to be hidden. They went far to impress the criminals : They were able to make what seems to be a hologram of the Pirate King appear in the air. With it came surprising news. Delta Island wasn’t only a remote island, it was where Roger hid a part of his treasures ! The worst generation was going on a scavenger hunt and when they were done with it, the government would take the rewards from them.



The Vice-Admiral clenched his hands tightly, the government made an error by recruiting Buggy the Clown. The pirate from East Blue was the first arrest the 169th made, one of the proudest moments in Shaarib’s life. They saved villagers terrorized by the mood swings of a tyrant. Baggy being able to roam freely under the World Government’s umbrella was a disgrace. The whole warlord system was an error. Working for the government didn’t change anything about their beliefs, Doflamingo was a fine example. Shaarib knew that if they met today, none of them would leave the island alive.



Lost in his thoughts, the Ally of Justice did not even remark how he drifted away from his original path. Instead of arriving in one of the areas of the festival, he arrived in a deserted village at the outskirts of the main event. You could hear them from there. Shaarib’s whole demeanor changed, instead of walking, Shaarib began to jump towards his destination while whistling. He needed to act as a dummy to get pieces of information from the pirates. Speaking of pirates, Shaarib saw one in front of him, being cautious he used his mantra to get a better feeling of what was around him.



Surprisingly it was one of the Supernovas : The Surgeon of Death, Trafalgar Law. A man the 169th met on Grand Line. At that period, Shaarib was still a captain, the pirate outclassed them and jokingly swapped Frayzah’s body with a kangaroo mink. His Devil Fruits power was ridiculous. To see a man of his stature in this situation confirmed Shaarib’s fear : Something terrible would happen today. The pirate was able to get some intel since he was clutching desperately a piece of paper. Intel Shaarib was going to have no matter what. The Skypiean approached the man trying his best to mask his presence and looking the friendliest. Once again, Shaarib made a dance before saying with the biggest smile :



- « Oya Oya, nobody will hurt you again cause Null is here ! What do you need beloved ? »

 

[Dream]

Pirate Festival – Post as Gil-Link Ereinion, Post 2
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The festivities became grander, with each pirate trying to one up the other. Loud cheering could be heard like rumbling from the ground, drinks were poured non-stop, with some infighting occurring here and there. It was nevertheless a party of legendary proportions.

Coming from the north-east, i'd walk from the portside heading towards the centre, with ships on on my left side and the partying that became more grandiose on my right side. I was still curious keeping a sharp eye on my surrounding as this wasn't just a festival but a pirate scum hot zone. Seeing from restaurants, black markets, sport games, competitions, shops, museums and more being held by none other than pirates. All i could do was be wowed in how far would pirates try to act ordinary and normal. For after all, everyone who set two feet upon this island had sinned. Each of them whether a bounty on their head or not, had in fact killed or harmed a civilian.

The temper flared for a second before an announcement was made, listening on hearing the words that echoed across the island. I stayed mute listening to every word, though watching pirates go try to claim the lost treasure of the late pirate king.

Seeing the camera then divert to the Shichubukai member Buggy. I had turned around not bothering watching any longer, but more importantly wondering where was Smoker and any other marine. ' I wonder where's that Smoker-san'.

Pulling out a sheet of paper of, one with the name mentioned, Festa. ' The big boss, Festa the Festival Master, a big-time pirate from the days of Gol D. Roger. Who was believed to have perished in a Sea King accident.' staring at the sheet of paper. Then pulling out another sheet of paper was one of a bounty poster. ' So this is a man even headquarters wont even admit is alive. Douglas Bullet a Level 6 Impel Down escapee. If Festa is still alive and if he's working with Bullet, this is no ordinary festival.'

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[Ebuk]

Name: Muk
Organization: Silver Vampirates
Bio Link: Bio
Character Development goals: Will be sent by PM
Stats:

Spoiler

Strength: 71 + 24 + 5 = 100

Speed: 71 + 24 + 5 = 100

Movement: 100 ​

Reaction: 100​

Vitality: 71 + 24 + 5 = 100

Stamina: 100​

Durability: 100​

Fighting style: 100

Electro: 100​

Fencing: 100​

Haki: 100

Busou-shoku no Haki: 100​

Kenbun-shoku Haki: 100​

Awareness

Character Background: Will be added

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Welcoming Festivities! - #2
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Smiling as he hears his captain calling his name. Happy to be back with the crew, Muk took out his cane from behind him and nonchalantly walked towards the captain. Relaxing as Gambit gave the orders, Muk simply look out and was excited for their entrance.

"Nice to see you, Perv. What don't you put my cloak away, Mishishishishi..."

Muk responds by removing his cloak and throwing at T-Bag's direction. Both First Mate and Chief of Staff have this rival relationship, where Muk usually taunts him and makes fun of him. He sees T-Bag as a depraved man, and believes he's stronger.

"RELEASE THE GUNS! FIRE!!!"

As they made their crazy entrance, Muk kept humming as they approached the festival. Not knowing much about why they are here, the pirate started to listen to what the crew were saying. So apparently, there are pirates of the Worst Generation. He didn't really react to it. As long as they get to have fun, Muk didn't care about the details. But suddenly everything changed when he heard that a certain someone was on there.

Suddenly, Muk was sent into a flashback to when he had the pleasure to read the DF encyclopedia. He had fallen in love with one of the devil fruit. Unfortunately for him, he later found out that it was eaten by someone.

Reawakening from his flashback, Muk muttered:

"Smoker..... I am coming for the Moku..."

Spoiler: My appearance

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[Beerbottle]

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Charon

The Phlegethon glided along, her insane captain cackling with glee as he sat upon his dreadful throne. Finally, we reached the long canal leading into Delta island and followed numerous pirate ships, with more following us from behind. The cloud's eerie approach to the island seemed to herald the time of strife this festival would witness.

As we drew closer to the central lake, I gazed about with crazed eyes. The festival itself meant nothing to me. What was important was the gathering of so many mighty individuals. But as uncaring as I seemed, even my eyes gleamed with interest when the image of the Pirate King Gold Roger adorned the heavens for but a moment. I wonder what that treasure might be? Could it be a weapon? Something that would allow me to kill even more frequently. The presence of Buggy, though, threw whatever thoughts I had out of my mind faster than water dries in a desert. "That clown. Dog of the World Government, I am coming for you, I am coming for you all." I knew not who I was, where I came from, but my hatred of Celestial Dragons remained, and everyone remotely connected with them would fall to my blade.

The sight of Strawhat Luffy got another reaction out of me; my pupils constricted in confusion. Why is he here? I barely knew him by reputation, and I had not expected him to appear here. Had I known Luffy, I would have realized he came for its fun, nothing more.

I heard the sound of cannons going off somewhere ahead of me. Springing to my feet, I looked ahead. A feral smile slowly emerged on my face as I beheld the flag of the Vampirates. Then, my sword appeared in my hand in a flash of movement without conscious thought. The blade was taken from King in Wano, gifted to me to better aid my senseless butchery as I moved about in the world. As my hand lifted to deliver a devastating blow towards the Vampirates, a firm and calloused hand seized my wrist in a vicelike grip. Turning about in a rage, I looked down upon Charon. Again, I saw nervousness written on his wrinkly brow, but this time he looked me full in the eyes and asked me an essential question with a smirk touching his lips. "Is not the captain of the Vampirates reserved for our leader? Would you presume to deprive her of that?"

Seconds rolled by as I was moments away from killing this man, and he knew it. I tore my arm free with contempt. Then suddenly, my blade was at Charon's throat; "do not presume to control me, Charon." He bowed his head in submission, but he had achieved his goal, for I had given up on immediately attacking Gambit's ship. He did it not for Isis but for the pure pleasure of denying me my fun.

We were now in the central lake, and my ship immediately threw anchor. With the gangplank placed on the dock, I strolled down. I would be going alone, for I was the only one invited to participate in this festival. A man reeking alcohol stumbled toward me. Without hesitation, my sword impaled him, and I lifted him high into the air, blood gushing over me. Then, with a flick of my wrist, I threw his corpse into the lake, the blood staining that small part of the water. I had arrived; now, my festival of blood could start in earnest.

Spoiler: Another Kyria picture

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[Dream]

Pirate Festival – Post as Azrael, Post 2 - Return to Enies Lobby​

I would stay mute listening on as to what the captain would state, his orders were clear and concise. Though i didn't realise at the time my time would be cut short as events that were about to transpire elsewhere warranted my attention. War was coming, help was required. Namor, one of the Chief Generals of the Empire would ring me on the den den requesting that i rendezvous with Arthur, Ohm and James again. As news broke about them finding a means to head to Enies Lobby. My help would be required, for after all our true reason was to start a party, where drinks would pour non stop of epic proportions with blood staining the floor.

Azrael: "Cheers for letting me know, i presume the captain has no knowledge of what's going on right?"​

Namor would agree as he didn't want Gambit being swamped with events elsewhere causing to be unwanted thorn. As T-Bag would interrupt into the call and remark to give them hell before the captain urges to request me to send some roses for Ann.

Hearing this would have the three of nervously chuckle, making my way to the side issuing a small personal boat to ready to set sail. I'd tighten my grip on the handle of the scythe with flames flickering and sizzling.

Azrael: "I will bring HELL to Enies Lobby!"​

I'd then make my way off the ship departing the Dark Fortress, a galleon of a ship that was awe inspiring to look at as i left the ship. ' There's always next time ' ... i'd think afloat turning my attention to pastures anew as the next chapter for me was Enies Lobby.

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[Ichimonji]

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Welcoming Festivities!
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Center Lake
The once raucous festival waited on every word from Morderato. Buggy-Samoa’s entrance and the entrance of the silhouette of the Worst Crew, drew the crowd wild. The whole festival erupted in cheers, jeers, and roars. With the arrival of the Vampirates with canon fire and blitz, and Spada Pirates with a scary introduction, the invite list was set. The Pirate Festival would commence.

Moderato, his chest puffed by the arrival of the Worst Crew, took to the microphone.

[Moderato] “Ahem! The Pirate King left behind a puzzle to guard his treasure! There are five hints, four to be found! But you’ll have to find them first! Listen to the first hint!”​

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[Moderato] “It reads: ‘YOU WANT MY TREASURE?! YOU CAN HAVE IT! I LEFT IT ALL WITH ONE PERSON!’”​

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Mouths dropped. The puzzle was to find one person. One who guarded the Pirate King’s treasure, the second biggest of the King. Who was it? Could it be anybody? It could even be you! Words from Moderato stuck out. Four more hints remained, pieces to the puzzle for the infamous treasure, connected to the secret behind the seas. The festivalgoers roared! The time was close at hand.

The air was thick with excitement.

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Shore City @Emperor Cross
Away from the main event, in the neighboring city inland, two prominent figured met. The city was desolate because everyone was working at the festival. A perfect area for an ambush. At the end of the street, a Supernova appeared. A man feared as the Doctor of DeathThe infamous Trafalgar Law fell. Sharrib had a history with the man.

Law looked at the newcomer, his eyes squinting.

[Trafalgar Law] “Ugh… Null? Never heard of you-yara.”​

Budum, bush! Law did not remember Sharrib. The Supernova struggled to get up, holding his stomach. There were wounds all over his body. The Supernova quickly put the piece of parchment he held on his front right pocket and caught his breath. If Shaarib was any like a normal Marine, Law would have noticed who he was. Shaarib was so out of place, the connection was not made.

Law addressed Shaarib one more time.

[Trafalgar Law] “There’s a plot afoot in the Festival. Better you leave for your own safety-yara.”​

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[Trafalgar Law] “Speaking of…”​

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Law’s eyes looked past Shaarib. Suddenly, from the buildings that surrounded the two, many pirates appeared. They bore the insignia of Bilka. It seemed these were the ones in pursuit of Law. Leading them was a skinny man with the number 3 on his head, lit.


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Center Lake
The crowd roared. The raunchy sentiment was everywhere. The Pirate King’s treasure up for grabs. In the NorthEast, Link walked among the crowd. He looked down at his bounty poster, losing sight of his surroundings for a secondly. Suddenly, a man would bump into him. If Link looked up, he’s see the man in front of him, one with red hair and a thick stare: First Mate of the Dragon Pirates - Gildarts (Bounty: 900,000,000).

Closer to the NorthWest, the Mayhem Kyra got off the Plegethon. His insatiable killing intent made many give a wide bearth, his display of killing was malicious even in this festival of pirates. All but one - one with an earring. A beautiful blonde short haired girl in pirate clothing walked nonchalantly towards Kyra. When she passed by him, time seemed to stop. The woman spoke softly, only loud enough so he could hear.

The woman spoke with an innocent tone.

[Stussy] “Still an animal, are you, my dear Kyria-san? A cell like your father’s is fitting.”​

The Worst Generation became more rowdy. Each had staked out their own territory, with Vampirates taking the lake, entering the fray with firepower, blowing up the weaker pirate ships. Gambit Landayan stood parallel with the stage, trying to assert his dominance. His bounty was unmatched, parallel only to the one on the stage: Monkey D. Luffy, 1.5 billion bounty. Enraged like one would a captain brimming with competition, Landayan Morrow shouted.

His voice reached the stage.

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"Monkey D Luffy!", he added as his ship got parallel with the center stage. "I won't go easy on you kid."

There was quiet. The two most infamous addressed each other. From that shadow at the back of the stage, holding 8, came a grin. A grin at Morrow’s words. Suddenly, the stage shook. The man obscured walked forward, moving towards the mike. Behind him, his crew accompanied him. Smoker, Crocodile, and Tashigi looked at the eight men, their faces shaking. The camera widened, showing the entrance of those to carry the fate of the seas on their shoulder. That infamous straw hat glowed.

They called themselves, the Straw Hat Pirates.

Spoiler: The Worst Crew

A large fat man grabbed the microphone. Surrounding him were men and women of various sized, all wearing those infamous clothes, with that infamous look. The Straw Hat Pirates, or so they called themselves, took center stage. The crowd gasped as they saw the Worst Crew. The crew who took down Enies Lobby, Impel Down, and took over Marineford War. They hung on his every word.

[“Straw Hat Luffy”] “Easy on me? Do you even know who you’re speaking to? Shishishishi!”​

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[“Straw Hat Luffy”] “LISTEN UP, EVERYONE! THE STRAW HAT CREW IS RECRUITING! WE WILL TAKE THE ONE WHO BRINGS US THAT TREASURE! DESTROY ANYONE IN THE WAY!”​

The crowd roared louder than ever. A chance to join the most infamous pirate crew? A chance to join the reigning Worst Crew? Whole crews would abandon their own for such opportunity. Suddenly, the Vampirate ship found itself boarded by dozens of pirates. The Vampirate ship found themselves surrounded by half a dozen pirate ships. Cannons fired from all directions, enough to raze a city.

”Straw Hat Luffy” cackled. Medoeato grabbed the mike. He was not watching the battles. His eyes stalked the water at the bottom of the lake, rumbling.

 

[Gambit]

The rest of the Fleet of Salvacion took their respective positions, surrounding the island. Gambit, on the other hand, led the Dark Fortress along the river as they headed to the central lake. The river and the lake are vast; vast enough to accommodate dozens of ships.

The curtain opened for the infamous crews as they were introduced one after the other. Finally, they all gathered at the heart of the festival. The most notable of them all is the Strawhat Pirates led by Monkey D Luffy. Everyone was in shock, torment. Until they revealed themselves.

"What in the fucking world is this?!? What did they do to Nami?!?"

Then Luffy responded, Gambit couldn't even chuckle after the disappointment. And when he boldly announced that they are expanding their firepower, the pirates roared. Not for long til the pirate prince would find themselves surrounded by other pirates. Dozens of them even managed to board their vessel.

Gambit remained calm in his position, still sensationalizing the cigar he lit just a couple of minutes ago. He puffed and addressed the crew with such confidence and authority. An order to kill.

"Kill them all. Kill the impostor Nami and Robin! Leave NO trace of them!"

"AYE!!!"

His men would attend to the fully automatic retractable sets of twelve-pound cannons: 12 on the gun deck, 10 on the upper deck. Cannons were fired simultaneously at the ships parallel to the starboard and port sides. Meanwhile, Sunrise beam cannons placed at the Bow and Stern of their ships began to fire in conjunction with the other cannons. The cannons erupted from the barrels like volcanoes. Deafening gunshots as they go. Leaving smokes and traces of gunpowders in their wakes.

And suddenly, one of the staff would report to Gambit while the rest of them kept manning the guns as crossfire from all directions are going on. "I saw the La Spada crew at your 3, Sir!"

"?!?"

The captain of the crew would turn to the right. I thought she's headed to Big Mom! What's going on?

He had a second look, and snatched the binoculars from one of the staff, "Nah. She is not there. Keep firing!!!"

Gambit remembered the Single Ann, he called for Azrael thrice but to no avail. "Azrael! Azrael! Azrael!"

He turned to one of his staff. "We saw took a fast boat and headed to Prince Namor."

Gambit radioed the latter, "Namor, what is going on?"

Namor responded, "I ordered my siblings to head to Ennis Lobby. We got a lead. Divide and conquer."

"I see. Divide and conquer."

T-Bag would add, "Oi Pretty, we are currently wiretapping the entire island. We'll give you some intel if we found something out."

After the quick call, Gambit reverted to his staff aboard the Dark Fortress. "FIREEEEEEEE!!!", he roared as he pointed his cigar at the ship in front of them.

At this point, Cletus might have been looking at him already, waiting for orders. And so he would get it, "Cletus! Meet your Vice-Captain, 5 Star General, Muk!"

"Muk! It's been a while. The new guy is Cletus. Ready yourselves. We will dominate today! Let there be blood!"

In silence, Gambit would think of the first hint, There are five hints, four to be found. Left with one person. Who might that be?

As he process these thoughts, the lake underneath kept on rumbling. "Hmm?"

 

[Dream]

Pirate Festival – Post as Gil-Link Ereinion, Post 3​

The crowd roared. The raunchy sentiment was everywhere. The Pirate King’s treasure up for grabs. In the NorthEast, Link walked among the crowd. He looked down at his bounty poster, losing sight of his surroundings for a secondly. Suddenly, a man would bump into him. If Link looked up, he’s see the man in front of him, one with red hair and a thick stare: First Mate of the Dragon Pirates - Gildarts (Bounty: 900,000,000).

Just for a mere moment, i was stationery lost in thought. The fact that the Demon Heir was in cahoots with Buena Festa. Trouble was brewing, with the ladle mixing the double trouble with the everyone else the spices involved. To put it simple, shit was about to hit the fan. Just the mere thought of this happening brought a trickle of sweat.

Whilst still lost in thought, my left shoulder would be bumped. A man walked by taking a few steps with a thick stare that would hover monitoring his surroundings. I’d take the bounty paper fold it and slide it into my right sided pocket. “ Watch where you going mongrel “ would roll out my mouth.

Placing the cigarette butt into my mouth to dust my left shoulder of my jacket. I’d then grab the cigarette out of my mouth not before sucking in some air, exhaling the smoke. Turning around to see who just bumped into me.

Gildarts would turn around, as Link came across face to face with an enemy that was a familiar face and rival. The right hand man to a dangerous threat and upcoming yonkou candidate. For the man before me was the right hand man of Ichiryu, a man who along time ago was in competition with the Silver Hair, Everything and Devil Pirates. But became a thorn in the ass for the Devil Pirates, following the disappearance of the Silver Hair Larsi and the captain of the Everything Pirates. He then made sure he’d make his life obsession to get one over the Devil’s. But at every turn he was always out manoeuvred

“ Whats your problem? ” I’d ask Gildarts immediately recognising him without a trace of a facial reaction or from my body language. It wasn’t long when Kong-san after all briefed me on my past. ‘ 900 million. A man that once I gave an ass whopping too when we last met. Nero met with Ichiryu as I baby shaked this wuss.’ Thinking to myself as I stared at Gildarts.

The surrounding became dull to me, ignorant to the cause that befell me. A 900 million tag was put on a plate in front of me. Even the beasts of the world will never look away from such a salivating situation, after all the world is filled to the tee with opportunistic folks.

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[Emperor Cross]

# Mission succeeded ! The horrible attire and the clown personality permitted Shaarib to approach Law and learn more about what was happening. The Supernova still put away the parchment he had in his hands. The Vice-Admiral had two choices, either go for the kill right now by betting on the severity of Law's wounds or gaining his trust and learning about the truth of this event. Behind the glasses, Shaarib was sizing up the pirate. All the skypiean needed was a touch to capture the surgeon, but the pirate's abilities were tricky. He kept pondering until the man said :

[Trafalgar Law] “There’s a plot afoot in the Festival. Better you leave for your own safety-yara.”
[Trafalgar Law] “Speaking of…”

Focused on Law, Shaarib did not feel them coming but the wounded guy did. There he knew that it wouldn't have succeeded if he had tried anyth. The mastermind behind all this sent some goons after Law to finish him. Leading them was a man the government thought was dead : Mister 3. One of Baroque Work's finest, sadly; the organization did not survive after meeting with the Backyard Pirates and the Silver Hair Pirates. It was time for our hero to prove he could help.

-" Do not worry young man, Null is here to save the day ! These bad children need a little time out." said Shaarib as he began to walk a little closer to the welcoming party.

Usually, Shaarib would’ve destroyed everything in the vicinity, but this would attract too much attention. So he chose instead to knock out every one of them. The hero cracked his neck and took inspiration. When he exhaled, red sparks began to fly from his eyes and a wave of death intent came out from his body knocking the chasers as they came in contact with it. This was the ability, the goddess blessed him with. The power to subdue others with his will. Maybe some would survive the assault, so the birdman had to be attentive, he didn't want any of them to run and call for backup.

The SKypiean turned his head towards the supernova for a second and said :

- " What type of hero runs away ? You see, I was blessed with this ability and with great power comes great responsibility!" A drop of sweat ran on his forehead, this was probably the cheesiest line he ever said " Ma ma, Null is there to help, but first I need to know... who are you exactly ?"#

 

[Infinity]

Pirate Festival #2​

The lunarian now stood with Gambit and Azreal and the entire Grand Fleet grew ever closer to Delta island, like a group sharks stalking their prey

He took very little interest in what was going on around him, seemly being the least enthusiastic of the crew. Cletus didnt really care for the festivities or the large amount of big names present. He was more concerned with getting the job done and waited patiently for Gambit to give him his orders

It didnt take too long before things got interesting, as dozens of pirates began boarding the vessel quickly.

"The action has begun." Cletus turned around and watched Gambit. Finally noticing that he was waiting all this time, Gambit introduced Cletus to the Vice Captain of the Silver Vampirates, General Muk. Cletus turned to Muk and nodded his head in awknowledgment or his superior and Gambit's orders.

"It's a pleasure, General Muk." Cletus said before casting his gaze back at Gambit.

"Dominate everyone. Objective confirmed. We'll begin with the stragglers" Cletus turned around immediately with a bit more life than originally. He made his way outside of the ship in order to face off against the invading pirates.

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Wandering through the crowd of people, I did not notice how they shied away from me. My casual display of cruelty had frightened them severely, and none of them wanted to stand in my way. My eyes did not see the blonde-haired woman, for I was currently preoccupied, but her words created ripples in my consciousness that I could not ignore.

[Stussy] “Still an animal, are you, my dear Kyria-san? A cell like your father’s is fitting.”

It felt like a physical blow. I did not know why, but the woman's words stirred something in me, a deep ache, sadness, and despair. Everything around me became black as night, my heart pounding so loudly in my ears that it could have been mistaken for thunder. I fell to my knees, my hands going to my face as an animalistic howl burst unbidden from my lips; it was a howl of the deepest pain. Several onlookers ran off in fright, and I could not see any of it; I was trapped in a cage now, forced to watch images that flickered across my consciousness faster than I could truly comprehend them. A selfish and possibly corrupt judge was ordering a kindly-faced man thrown into Impel Down. Years of hardship seemed to follow. A woman screamed as a man with a glass bowl over his head brandished a wicked-looking whip. Fingernails dug into my cheeks, blood mixing with tears as I howled. The blackness around me seemed to elongate until a shape came into focus; the blonde-haired woman had caused me such turmoil this day.

It seemed that my history from the other dimension was still prevailing here in this world, but the time had not come for me to know myself yet. I would recall some of what I had seen, but the memories would not be familiar to me yet. Only the pain that nothing could wash away. And rage, oh such madness, I wanted to kill, maim, and bury this world and everything in it in an ocean of blood to visit my misery onto everyone and everything.

I rose with the blade Swordbreaker in hand, and my eyes weren't just bloodshot; they were blood-red. Perhaps some blood vessels had popped. The result made me look inhuman as I raised my blade into the sky. Again, a familiar phenomenon was visible as a coating spread across my sword. Something must have gone wrong; even the pirates that would recognize Armament Haki screamed in terror, for the coating was not black as night; no, it was as crimson as fresh blood. Perhaps my very soul and desire for death had tainted it, nobody would ever know, but on this day, I truly lived up to my alias; the crimson blade.

"Yakkodori." I pushed the word out with a snarl that made it almost incomprehensible. Then, I made a slash in the air that dominated the wind around my blade and pushed it toward the woman. Usually, it would simply look like the wind, but my Armament Haki seemed to mix with it, creating a blood-red crescent that sped forward with incredible speed.

Spoiler: DPR

-Yakkodori (厄港鳥 Yakkōdori?, literally meaning "Disaster Harbor Bird"): The user launches from his sword a crescent moon-like projectile of compressed air to the opponent with great speed, similar to 36 Pound Cannon.(31 Mastery, 21 Strength) Destructive Potency Rank: C

Pirate festival Kyria Attack
81-100: 3. Large Building Level+ 2 (B Rank attack) + 2 (hardening) = 7. Mountain Level
Base DPR = Strength
B Rank = Yakkodori

Usually, Yakkodori is only a C rank attack, but since Kyria is wielding Swordbreaker, one of the 21 Grade Swords, it gets bumped up to B rank.

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[Ebuk]

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Welcoming Festivities! - #3
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“LISTEN UP, EVERYONE! THE STRAW HAT CREW IS RECRUITING! WE WILL TAKE THE ONE WHO BRINGS US THAT TREASURE! DESTROY ANYONE IN THE WAY!”

Muk's face started to frown once the captain of the Straw Hats made his announcement. He thought something was odd with them when he saw their appearance. At first he thought they seemed a bit older and weirder looking. Now he was certain. Those pirates weren't the Straw Hat pirates!
He never faced them in the past, but he has cross path with them. As this realisation sinked in, Muk's frown turned into a devious smirk. He loved this turn of event. Coincidently, the Captain had given the order, and fired at our opponents.

"Muk! It's been a while. The new guy is Cletus. Ready yourselves. We will dominate today! Let there be blood!"

"It's a pleasure, General Muk."

"The pleasure is all mine, Mishihihihi...
You gents should know that I already have a target in mind.

When the time comes I'll have to drop my position to achieve a life long dream of mine Mishishihihihi!"


At that moment, he gave a signal to Cletus to prepare himself. It was soon time to go on the assault. Holding his cane, that was actually a sheathed blade that served as a fake cane, Muk was mentally ready to get what he believed was his, the power that is wasted with a man who's life purpose is to work for the marines. It irritated him, he didn't hate the Marines, but actually finds them boring. And Muk can't let his dream be in the hands of a person that isn't using it's full potential.

Looking out towards the battlefield, Muk was deep in his thoughts.

" Vice Admiral Smoker, every breath you take is an assault to my dream! "

 

[Ichimonji]

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Welcoming Festivities!
@Beerbottle @Dream @Mr. Anderson @QuickZilver708 @Ebuk @Gambit
​

Center Lake (all)
The Pirate King’s treasure. The first hint is that the treasure was left with one person, one person they had to find. Who was him/her? Four hints remained, all key to uncovering the one who held the treasure. Who could it be? It could be anyone, anywhere in this Pirate Festival. Let it be known, everyone was a suspect. With a shocking revelation, one of the special guests arrived.

The crowd roared. The Worst Crew had arrived. Fabled Captain had taken the stage, proclaiming the treasure his, and the one who brought it part of the fated crew. The festival was turned inside out. Brawls erupted everywhere, all seeking to gain the advantage to join the Worst Crew. Landayan Morrow lives up to his name, keeping an offensive and decimating the pirates who sough to board. Pandemonium. A true Pirate Festival.

Suddenly, the lake shook.

[Urogue] “What is that?!”​

​

[Jewel Bonney] “SOMETHING’S COMING!!”​

​

In an unprecedented event, three small patches of land, small islands, shot up into the sky. Ships were destroyed by the dozens, narrowly missing the Vampirate ship and the Plegethon. Three masses of land hung in the sky. All spectators looked upwards with pure shock. The spiraling water kept constant, creating a suction to pull debris, or ships, up into the sky.

Moderato’s voice echoed through the gasps of the crowd.

[Moderato] “There they are! Each island contains one of the puzzle pieces! That is undoubtedly the Pirate King’s puzzle!“​

​

[Moderato] “WHO WILL GET THERE FIRST?!”​

​

Three islands. North. West. East. In a scramble, dozens of ships made their way to the knock-up streams, all seeking to get to the puzzle piece first.

​

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Northwest Platform (@Beerbottle)
The Mayhem Kyria walked with bloodlust. A blonde woman passed by him nonchalantly. With a quiet voice, the woman spoke words that would trigger Kyria’s memories. Memories long held dear. Memories of his past and suffering. Kyria was no longer a slave, but his mind was. A judge who sent an innocent. Kyria’s life forever marked.

The trigger drove the “Crimson Blade” mad.

Pirates witness widened their eyes as the blade became crimson, the color of blood. No one had seen such will in that color. Was his madness so thick it materialized? As the islands were blown up in the air, the man’s rage was felt. The man had been triggered, turning to the woman who was walking backward. The beautiful woman smirked. The man had gone mad, yet the woman seems confident, in control.

As the crimson blade approached, she nonchalantly spoke, her earrings clanging like small bells.

​

[Stussy] “Hehehehe. Do you want answers, my dear? Come seek me out. Follow the bells.”​

The woman raised her leg upwards, it clad in invisible beautiful haki. Her leg clashed against the Yakkadori, blocking it. The wind still continued. The woman “rode” the wind towards the Center Lake, towards the West Knock-Uo Stream. Coincidentally, the Jewel Bonney Pirates were going upwards in the West stream. Stussey caught a ride, grabbing the crow’s nest and blasting upwards with the ship. A trap?

Follow the bell earrings.

Spoiler: DPS Calculation

Kyria Attack: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level+ 2 (B Rank attack) + 2 (hardening) = 7. Mountain Level

Stussey Attack: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level+ 3 (A Rank Rankyaku) + 1 (invisible haki) = 7. Mountain Level

= cancel each other out​

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North Platform (@Ebuk)
The Vampirates had their hands full on their ship deck. The infamous captain gave the order to fire, and gunpowder surrounded the dark ship. A ship battle. The Vampirates had the upper hand, and slowly dispatched of the invaders. As Muk joined to repel the attack, the sea shook. The three islands shot up. The whole scene changed, as pirates raced to the top.

A perfect opportunity for a certain duo.

[Smoker] “Tashigi! Let’s go… while they are distracted. We take out Buena Vista, and the festival ends!”​

A plume of smoke whirled between the Knock-up Streams. That famous white hair, thick cigar, and black shades flew through the air at blinding speeds. The Vice-Admiral did a bee-line towards the stage. The “Worst Crew”, upon the mayhem, ran.

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Northeast Platform (@Dream)
Two joined by fate. Fate that began to coincide years prior. It had been a long time. Back then, the Dragon Pirates had clashed with the Devil Pirates. On that day, a long-seeded hate was born. All for the ties broken on that day, ties to be traced back to the fabled Wano Country. For years, they had searched for the Devil Pirates. The day had come.

The two locked eyes. Gildarts eyes widened. He could not believe it. The red-haired awakened that terrible aura, his voice thick.

[Gildarts] “Y-Y-You!”​

​

Gildarts seemed to be in a trance, taken back to flashbacks. The First Mate turned, his eyes never wavering. Gildarts did not even move his stare as the Knock-Up Streams blew the islands up in the sky. They did not seek the Pirate King’s treasure. Nay. The Dragon Pirates sought him and the Devil Pirates.

Fate had delivered.

[Gildarts] “Gil-Link Ereinion of the Devil Pirates. Gilhahahaha!”​

​

[Gildarts] “We’ve been looking for you and the Devil Pirates for some time! Where are the rest of your motley group?! They owe us… especially that bastard Nero!”​

​

Gildarts raised his head in defiance. Pirates ran up the knock-up stream for the battles of legend. Link had forgotten much of his past. For the first time, his last and his future would meet. What was the past forgotten? Why did the Dragon Pirates hate the Devil Pirates?

Gildarts demanded answers. One in particular. A name that stood out. Nero.

Spoiler: Gildarts Statistics

First Mate Gildarts (Bounty: 900,000,000):

85 x 5 = 425
- STR: 79 (Race: +16, MA: +5, Item: +20) = 120
- SPE: 80 (Race: +16, MA: +5) = 101

- Movement: 101​

- Reaction: 101​

- VIT: 79 (Race: +16, MA: +5) = 100

- Stamina: 100 (Item: +20) = 120​

- Durability: 100​

- Martial Arts: 76 (Race: +24) = 100

- Hand-to-Hand Combat: 100​

- Life Return: 100​

- Haki: 100

- Busou-shoku no Haki: 100​

- Kebun-shoku no Haki: 100​

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Shoreline City (@Emperor Cross
In the shoreline city, now desolate, a rat has escaped. The Surgeon of Death Trafalgar Law had escaped certain death, and with his life, taken vital informatio. The man was being hunted, now cornered into the desolate streets of the city. A clown, or how Law perceived him, appeared out of nowhere. The man proclaimed a savior, one behind a mask and attire.

Before the two could interact further, men surrounded the area, led by Mr. 3. They were Skipiena, bearing the Bilka temple Shaarib once called home.

[Trafalgar Law] ”N-N-N-No way! You’re actually a… King?!”​

​

[Trafalgar Law] “Heh. I may have run into some luck after all! Perhaps you can be who I entrust this secret to. What I uncovered about Buna Vista’s true plans.”​

Trafalgar Law, now sitting, trying to catch his breath, looked around and saw dozens of men fall. That unyielding will of Kings overpowered many. Trafalgar himself widened his eyes, in belief this clown could beat such will, such fate. Trafalgar was so focused on Shaarib, he did not see the sea-stone spike that erupted from below him, impaling his thigh.

A red coat appeared behind him, severed fingers on the spike returning to the large red coat, easily standing twelve feet tall.

[Buggy] “FINALLY CAUGHT YOU, TRAFALGAR LAW! HOW DARE YOU MAKE ME A FOOL?! YOU’LL PAY!”​

The new Schichibukai, Buggy “The Clown”, appeared. Law struggled to take out the spike that prevented him from moving as red cloth wrapped around him. Law had been captured. He was now being held hostage, knife at his throat, with that important secret at stake. Law was about to give the secret to Shaarib, but now…

From the bodies that looked like had fallen by the King’s Haki burst, around a dozen men got up. Mr. 3 got up. Another half a dozen surrounded Buggy-Sama. If Sharrib was a man of study, he’s recognize most of them. Escapees of Level 6, now under Buggy-Sama” employ. Sharrib was now in front of an “ally” in Shichibukai Buggy. But something was off. How was Buggy connected to the festival?

Clowns faced off. Welcome to the circus.

​

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Spoiler: NPC Statistics

Level 6 Escapees
70 x 5 = 350
- STR: 100
- SPE: 67 (Race: +14) = 81

- Movement: 81​

- Reaction: 81​

- VIT: 62 (Race: +14, MA: +5) = 81

- Stamina: 81​

- Durability: 81​

- Weapon Mastery: 50 (Race: +21) = 71

- Swords: 81​

- Gunslinging: 61​

- Haki: 71

- Busou-shoku no Haki: 61​

- Kebun-shoku no Haki: 81​

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Buggy-Sama
65 x 5 = 325
- STR: 41
- SPE: 54 (Race: +12 +15 DF) = 81

- Movement: 81​

- Reaction: 81​

- VIT: 44 (Race: +12, MA: +5 +10 DF) = 71

- Stamina: 61​

- Durability: 81​

- Weapon Mastery: 35 (Race: +18) = 53

- Knives: 45​

- Explosives: 61​

- Haki: 51

- Busou-shoku no Haki: 41​

- Kebun-shoku no Haki: 61​

- Bara Bara no Mi: 100

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[Gambit]

A third of the 600 Vampirates aboard the pitch-black imperial vessel, The Dark Fortress addressed the lowly enemy pirates who infiltrated them. "Attack!!!", they roared, dashing with their swords. The other third, fired their ammunitions using their pistols from mid-range, while the snipers would head-shot the rest. A tactical move launched by the infamous crew in conjunction with the cannons fired from all directions by the men manning the gun decks.

Most of the Vampirates gathered at the starboard of the vessel as they managed to push the enemies away and off the ship. Others are wounded, yet they stood, looking down at the fall of the enemies. "We are the Vampirates!!!"

Their combined determination and agility resonated across the lake as the audience enjoyed the show, cheering them.

"They are scary. The rumors about them are true after all.", one of the audience commented while the men around him dropped their jaws in total awe.

"Huh?! W-w-who are those two?", one of the spectators asked, pointing at the two generals of Gambit's imperial army.

"Where?!", the other asked.

Audience 1: "T-t-them!"
Audience 2: "Pretty sure it's not T-Bag nor Prince Namor. Neither it's KG nor Deadpool."

Shifting back to the Dark Fortress, Army General and Vice-Captain Muk kicked off, locking sight at a common enemy, the famous and cunning Vice-Admiral of the Marines, Smoker! On the other corner of the ship, the newly promoted General and Commander of the Ground Division would dash forth the enemies, dancing in the wind as his beautiful short white hair fluttered.

Audience 3: "They are fast! But how come we never heard of them. All of their generals are priced at over 400 Million Beris!!!"
Audience 4: "Huh?! 400 Million!??"

"Yes, that's right! And their captain, Vampirate Prince Landayan Morrow, aka The Gambit. The man who defeated the legendary pirates: 'Lord of the Night' Patrick Redfield, 'Golden Lion' Shiki, and the entire Germa 66! His current bounty is over 1.8 Billion Beris!!!", a muscular pirate said as all of them look at the bounty posters of the Vampirates they are all in person. "Which means-"

"You're right!", a mysterious figure butted in. "That their total bounty is approximately 5 Billion Beris!!!"

Jaws would lower further. Sweat rolled down their temples. Their heartbeats, louder than the roar of the crowd, they couldn't hear anything. The scene rolled to the Head of the Vampirates, Landayan Morrow, puffing his cigar and still looking at the flow of the river. "Huh?"

The water was unstable. It's shaking! As this happened, the emcee of the event continued explaining the mechanics of the event, the potential reward the participants could have, and hints on how and where to get there. Finally, the prince heard the rumbling of the sea. It was as if a horrendous freak of nature was about to explode from the depth of the ocean. And with just a split of a second, he roared, giving a conclusion to what was about to befall.

"IT'S THE SHOOTING SEA CURRENT!!! THE KNOCK-UP STREAM!!!"

And just like that, a massive push underneath the central lake transpired, blowing up a number of ships above in very rapid motion! And trailing them are three small patches of land while the upward sea current kept its helical transition to the sky. The three small islands that are now encased in a massive bubble above would be deemed by Moderato as keys to the puzzle.

Gambit uttered in solitude, "First, someone has the key to the puzzle. Now, these three islands possess the rest of them. One more puzzle remains."

"Cletus! Take the East Island while Muk takes the North. I will head to the West!"

After a series of trade of projectiles, the crew would finally be dragged by the knock-up stream. Gambit, a famed scientist and navigator is one of the only few who could invent something like, "Boys! We don't want a Merveille repeat here. Now!!!"

"Operator! Hit it!"

"Aye!"

The boys would pile up at the captain's cabin and there they would activate a special creation, capable of firing a giant cannon downward and rocketing the ship into the air for 1 km. Thanks to the use of Adam Wood in her construction, the Dark Fortress can withstand the force of this maneuver without incurring damage. Needless to say, the armor of the ship. "Let's go, boys!"

ALL AUDIENCE: "WHAT IS THAT?! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!"

​

And like kids at a children's party, Gambit and the rest of the crew would scream altogether as they shoot the sky, "COUP DE BURST!!!"

@Ichimonji @Mr. Anderson @Ebuk​

 

[Dream]

Pirate Festival – Post as Gil-Link Ereinion, Post IV
Northeast Platform​

As Gildarts would stare at me I’d glare at his facial expression and body language. Immediately recognising the man before me, though I wanted clarity as this was in face the person who’m I was thinking it was. He spoke as he lingered, as the waves got tense making the ground beneath our feet to rumble to prepare for the knock-up stream that blew the islands up into the sky. For one second did not I divert my gaze due to the threat Gildarts possessed.

[Gildarts] “Gil-Link Ereinion of the Devil Pirates. Gilhahahaha!”[Gildarts] “We’ve been looking for you and the Devil Pirates for some time! Where are the rest of your motley group?! They owe us… especially that bastard Nero!”

Listening to Gildarts proclamation and reason and then pondering the whereabouts of the rest, simply had me scoff, then take a strong long whiff of an inhale before letting it out. “ That I want to know myself too. “ …. This was my answer to the question Gildarts presented.

At that very moment the name Nero had me leer in my thoughts as the name rang a bell. ‘ Nero, that was the name that came up with my discussions with Kong-san. A Bounty Hunter that turned pirate, a potential yonkou seat candidate. My captain when I sailed under the flag of the Devil Pirates. A stand out from the rest of the crowd, leaving a trailblazer behind him everywhere he went. ‘

The threads of fate had the Dragon Pirates and Devil Pirates destiny to meet again. It was a meeting that was written in stone, however this time there was two members of Dragon Pirates at the festival and only Link. The last time these two bands of pirates were on the same island, they nearly destroyed the island and nearly killed one another. Scars were left that day, though its easy to say the scars were in fact left on the Dragon Pirates. Two names came out of the great Dragon v Devil war that erupted that echoed, that being Nero and Gil-Link Ereinion.

“ If the dog is running around with his nose up in the air taking a whiff, I assume the one with the leash is here too. No matter the mutt the master shouldn’t be that far away. “ … having a undertone of scarcasm.

@Ichimonji @Gambit @Mr. Anderson @Ebuk @Emperor Cross @Ziosa @Beerbottle @QuickZilver708

 

[Beerbottle]

Spoiler: Font keys

Narration/actions
Thinking
"Speaking"
"NPCs speaking"

[Stussy] “Hehehehe. Do you want answers, my dear? Come seek me out. Follow the bells.”

I had to watch in impotent rage as Stussy canceled out my attack with a kick. My pupils dilated as she used the momentum to propel herself back towards the central lake. Anger exploded out of me once more as I kicked off the ground and ran in pursuit of her. I had left a hole in the earth from my starting position, truly unhinged, spittle flying from my mouth as I howled my rage. But Stussy was way ahead of me, and I would not overtake her this time; nearing the lake, I saw her catch a ride with the Jewel Bonney Pirates and disappear up the west knock-up stream.

People had been hurling themselves out of my way in terror rather than risk becoming a target for my wrath, those that weren't fast enough got themselves thrown by me. People away from the spectacle could hear thuds as people crashed into walls or trees, broken bones the least severe injuries some got from it. The Plegethon was pulled away from land by the knock-up stream. I should have been fascinated by the phenomenon happening here, but in my mind, there was no room for speculation; there was, but one thought; I'll kill her!

Realizing that I needed some leverage in height to reach my ship, I scrambled to the roof of a nearby house overlooking the central lake, destroying parts of the wall in my mad dash. Then, I ran and jumped from the top towards the ship; for a few seconds, I was airborne with my blade still clutched in my hand and still clad in crimson haki. I looked like a giant bird of prey as I crashed into the deck of the Plegethon, the Necrohols staring at me in shock.

I was in no mood for any delay, "Get us up the west knock-up stream!" Like the crack of a whip, my voice had my crew take to the task with a speed one would not think possible.

The central lake was pandemonium itself; every ship that hadn't been smashed to pieces was dashing towards the sky. With a great bellow that the other pirates could probably hear even among this chaos, I roared;

"Get out of my way or perish!"

I didn't know that the captain of the Vampirates had his sight on Stussy for very different reasons than my own, and I might be walking right into my doom.


@Ichimonji @Gambit @Dream @Mr. Anderson @Ziosa @Emperor Cross @QuickZilver708

 

[Emperor Cross]

# Like always, Shaarib's legendary bad luck decided to strike again. He was one step away from learning about Law's secret when the pirate was captured by his pursuers. The whole thing was a setup, they should've run away instead. At the moment the supernovae got caught, some of the guards begin to stop faking unconsciousness and ganged up around their boss. A figure Shaarib knew too well : Buggy The Clown, the 169th's first arrest.

With the clown appearance and the surgeon's capture, the Vice-Admiral had no reasons to keep acting like a fool anymore,
unpinned the ridiculous cape from his clothes. Then, he threw his glasses and durag on the floors letting everyone see his star-shaped hair, his red eyes, and his wings. The Vice-Admiral shook his head before clapping his hand together to capture the attention of the attendees around.

-" Ma ma, I think the gig is up...It's been a long time clown, I won't repeat myself so listen well." began Shaarib, raising one finger in the air".. I don't care about the pirate, if you want him you can go with him. I just want the documents he has. So I will give you two choices... The first choice is simple : My good friend Baggy uses his powers to take the documents and come give them to me nicely and we all laugh together. As friends should right ? "inquired the Vice-Admiral looking at the escapee" or he can choose the second option which is being a bad friend and I will personally kill everyone here." Finished the Marine with a grim voice.

As he finally exposed the choices to the corsair, his upper body began to slowly be engulfed by blues flames. He looked at the clown menacingly and said :

- "You know, when we met, I was just a captain on his first mission. You should understand now that during your little vacation in Impel Down I didn't sit and waited for your return. Lil ol' me is now a Vice-Admiral. I aspire to be an Admiral one day but sadly, the promotion might never come. I tend to be reprimanded for insubordination, the last time I was on the base, as you all learn from the news, I fought with Akainu and we destroyed a side of Marineford. " The birdman laugh internally, he was doing too much now but a little bluff could not hurt" So Imma let you choose wisely because if it's brawl you want I'm all in... Shichibukai or not" Finished our hero showing his pointed teeth letting once again a Conqueror's burst. This time, to induce fear.#

Spoiler

If the opponent is between half the level of the user and the level of the user ( Lvl >x> 0.5*Lvl) , Z said it's normal Fear. But what is normal fear ? Moderate ? Minor ? Scared ?

 

[Ebuk]

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Welcoming Festivities! - #4
@Gambit @Emperor Cross @Beerbottle @Dream @Mr. Anderson @QuickZilver708

Eyes fixated on Smoker, Muk was ready and wasn't going to let Smoker escape. While he kept his eyes on him, the Mink hybrid was displeased about seeing Tashigi. He didn't know much about her, although he knows about Smoker because of him due to him consuming the Moku Moku no Mi. The smoke df is important, because where he's from there was legendary smoke deity. He knew that this df was meant to be consumed by him.


"Cletus! Take the East Island while Muk takes the North. I will head to the West!"


Smirking. Muk was happy that the Captain said that. Ironically the Vice Admiral was heading north. As he turned into smoke, and made his move, Muk's leg bended forward. Preparing to move himself, Muk yelled out to his crew.

"Seems that it's my way off. See you guys soon! Mishihihi!"


As those words were said, Muk leaped off the ship and made his way towards his target. Holding tightly his cane, Muk was feeling the wind slapping his face, although quite gently. Muk's goal was pretty easy to defeat Smoker, using this occasion to go straight to Smoker while Tashigi was busy.

 

[Infinity]

Pirate Festival #3

Next to no time was wasted. Cletus attacked in union with the rest of the Vampirates as they defended the vessel from the invading pirate forces. Dashing back forth, those who had the misfortune of being in his line of sight would either be killed with vital strikes or knocked off the vessel with the swing of his fist or a kick to the body. All the while, the crowd cheered loudly in the background entertained by the Silver Vampirates' performance. However, Cletus would not notice this as a strange sensation suddenly overcame his body. As he stood still in the midst of the choas, Cletus could see clearly. Every movement made, every twitch of muscle and even the shifts of weight
into attacks from everyone fighting.

'What's happening?"

Suddenly the sea began vibrate as three knock up streams burst upwards from the water's surface, breaking Cletus' trance. He watched as ships began traveling up the streams making their way towards the islands floating up above. Soon enough, new orders came from his Captain.

"Cletus! Take the East Island while Muk takes the North. I will head to the West!" Gambit said as the Dark Fortress got dragged up the stream like the other ships before it.

He nodded his head silently acknowledging the order before the ship did something that shocked Cletus. The ship suddenly blasted off into the sky, rocketing upwards at great speed as the Vampirates shouted "COUP DE BURST" in union. He smirked to himself before pulling up his hood.

"This crew sure is always full of surprises. However I still wonder about that feeling from before..."

Cletus pushed off of the ship with his feet ignited, his hood flapping in the wind as he made his way towards the east stream.

"According to the moderator, each island possesses a puzzle. Which means the ship that's in first place will be my first prey to hunt. I wonder what this "puzzle piece" will even look like. Games like these are such a pain."

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Spoiler: Technique

Incendio Fire Jets: Cletus ignites his feet creating fire jets that alow him to glide through the air, glide across the floor rapidly, and jump continuously from platforms to outmaneuver an opponent before they can react. He controls his trajectory by using his toes. Follows Geppo rules. Mastery/2 is the amount of times can kick before having to land.
Requirements: 41 Mastery

@Gambit @Ebuk @Beerbottle @Ichimonji @Emperor Cross @Dream

 

[Ichimonji]

Pirate Festival: Worst Generation
The Knock-Up Stream!
@Beerbottle @Dream @Mr. Anderson @QuickZilver708 @Ebuk @Gambit ​

West Sky Island (@Beerbottle) (@Gambit)
The race had begun. Each had taken their path, all in the pursuit of those puzzle pieces to solve the Pirate King’s puzzle and obtain the prize. One of the two special guests, Lord Landayan Morrow, a man most closest to a Yonko, took his flagship and led the race in the Knock-Up Stream to the West Sky Island, in chase of booty, and I don’t mean treasure. Kyria, enraged by Stussy’s words, commanded the Plegethon ship to follow.

Around a dozen ships joined the race. While the Vampirates were in front, many were closing in. Across from them, on the other side, were the Bonney Pirates. Trailing behind in the middle, was a ship that bore not a Pirate’s symbol, but an organizational symbol: Baroque Works.

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[Crocodile] “I’ll never forget that feeling. Been a long time… I know you’re here somewhere! That treasure will be mine! Kuhahahahaha!”​

​

The Plegethon was not too far behind. For both the Vampirates and the Plegethon, they were met by canon fire. All vying to gain an advantage as they began to reach the top. Suddenly, a burst of will swept the waters. It was not King’s haki, but a aura of sadness, of wanting. No one knew where it went, but within Gambit, memories of his youth, of when he was orphaned, came. For Kyria, memories of his father, came. It seemed the island itself had an aura. An aura to attract fate. They could feel it, fate had followed.

The Sky Island was surrounded by a bubble. The ships were closing in. Make your Grand Entrance.

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The Stage - North (@Ebuk)
The Vice-Captain of the Vampirates made his return in the biggest pirate gathering in 20 years. So many possibilities, so many treasures, so many ways to leave an imprint. The three islands were blown upwards, now gliding in the sky. Moderato declared the hints to the treasure would be there. Everyone scrambled. All but two.

Smoker and Tashigi, the cerebral of Marines, would see their path clearly: capture Buena Festa, and the festival would come to its knees. Tashigi would go by foot. Smoker flew by air, turning to smoke and rocketing to the stage. In a show of dexterity, the Marine Commodore used his smoke to propel himself to the stage, bringing his jute behind him, slamming its end against Moderato’s neck, slamming him into the ground.

[Smoker] “Tell me where Buena Festa is… NOW!”​

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[Moderato] “Ugh! H-H-H-He’s i-i-in the o-o-observatory!”​

​

Moderato pointed upwards, completely outmatched. Ann ran out of the room, presumably to warn someone. Smoker held the jitte to the man’s neck and slowly let go, as he looked up. High above the mountain range was the observatory.

Where would Muk interject? Little did he know, he would be involved in the fight against the infamous man whose plan gave birth to the Festival: Buena Festa.

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Northeast Platform (@Dream)
The right hand of the up and coming pirate crews of years ago, now stood face-to-face again. It had been years since they faced each other since the War of Transgressions. The war that the Devil Pirates took something precious from the Captain of the Dragon Pirates - a grudge that defied time. A grudge that led the two men to a thick tension, staring each other down.

Link suggested he did not know where Nero was. It was met by an immediate reaction.

[Gildarts] “You lie. We have searched for you and the Devil Pirates for years. You shall not leave today.​

​

Link’s fate was obscure. To anyone who knew him before, he was still a pirate, a man with a list for blood, under Nero. However, the man had gone a profound s transformation, fueled by amnesia of his dark past. It was likely Link did not remember the Dragon Pirate and the Devil Pirates’ clash. With not a second of hesitation, Link berated Gildarts, asking for his captain, the man closest to a Yonko before Spada/Gambit, infamous Ichiryu.

Gildarts tightened his fist to being called a dog. He answered, his veins on his arms popping.

[Gildarts] “That day… Ichiryu-san lost someone precious to him. You and Nero made sure to sever that bond! All he has to remember her, is a blade. A blade he will use to cut your head off!”​

​

[Gildarts] “BUT HE WON’T MIND IF I MINCE THE MEAT FIRST!”​

​

Gildarts had jumped, fist cocked behind him. Gildarts was anything but a pushover. He bore a 900m bounty. The First Mate came down with a fist, punching the ground 5 meters next to Link with great force. The ground in a 15 meter diameter cracked. From the earth, came forth dozens and dozens of air pockets, air blasts, that wreaked havoc in the area. Link was in the epicenter, in danger of being caught in them.

In the distance, Captain Ichiryu saw the commotion - he recognized the attack. Could they have finally found them? Enma glowed on his hip, as if alive - the Meito felt it.

Spoiler: DPS Calculation

Gildarts Attack: 120: 5. Town Level + 1 (invisible haki) + 3 (A Rank) = 9. Small Country Level

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East Sky Island (@Mr. Anderson)
The Vampirates spread out, each targeting an island. The Captain took the West, following a woman. Muk to the North. The Slayer took the East island. There were at least a dozen ships sailing upwards through the current, some ships falling to their misery for failing to adjust. The current was unforgivable, with a pull and power that would tear the barely made ships.

Cletus used an explosive technique to approach the stream. The question would be, how would he climb it?

[Urouge] “Get out of my way! TAKE DOWN ANY WHO STAND IN OUR WAY!​

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The Fallen Monk Pirates led the upwards race. Their cannons were precise and plentiful, manned by the power of Breath and Axe Dials. They blew ships out of contention, manning the lead. Other pirate crews followed, only the strongest surviving the barrage. One more ship stood out among the rest.

[Boa Marigold] ”Sister! We will have your beauty on display! Amazons! Get ready for battle! HUZAHHHH!​

One ship in particular, were made of those suited men and women with those glowing earrings. It didn’t take one with mantra to realize Cletus was being watched. What would he find in the island? The Pirates King‘s treasure, or his own?

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Shoreline City (@Emperor Cross)
The Royal Schichibukai Buggy-Sama had appeared. The strongest of the many, around a dozen, had kept their consciousness upon Sharrib’s burst of will. They rose up, now surrounding the masked man. Law had been captured, Buggy using the opportunity that Shaarib created. Now, the two clowns faced off. Welcome to the circus.

The Vice-Admiral cursed his luck, tossing aside his costume to reveal himself as Shaarib, a man Buggy-samba knew well. It was he. Shaarib was the one who captured Buggy all those years ago. Buggy gritted his teeth in anger.

But the Vice-Admiral made a mistake. He revealed Law had the secret document. Buggy quickly took it from him - it was what he was looking for.

[Buggy] “Listen, you. This goes way above your pay grade. You have no idea what is really going on here. I cannot help you.”​

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[Buggy] “Besides, you cannot kill me. The World Government would not allow it! I am a Royal Shichibukai, vital to the balance of the seas!”​

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Buggy had a point. Sharib had no authority to kill a Shichibukai. Even as much of a outlaw as he was in the Marine ranks, this would disrupt the balance itself. He could even be in danger of losing his rank or worse,

Those words were met by anger. Shaarib declared he would destroy Buggy, as he did once before, Shichibukai or not. His aura and threat hit Buggy deep. Sweat rolled down the sides of his face. The man audibly sharted. His coat seemed to be trembling, as humongous as it was. Buggy did not know what to do. Buggy did not even notice Law feeding himself from the spike. Suddenly, a voice interrupted them.

[Trafalgar Law] ”Room…. SHAMBLES!!!”​

Suddenly, a blue light engulfed the area. Without a moment’s notice, Shaarib would be teleported. The Marine would switch places with Law, ending right in front of Buggy. Law teleported again out of the area, leaving the treasure. Buggy, surprised, flew upwards. The prisoners immediately charged Sharib, coming one by one with slashes, punches, and a flurry of attacks.

[Buggy] “GET HIM YOU FOOLLSSS!”​

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Spoiler: DPS Calculation

Inmate Attacks: 81-100: 3. Large Building Level + 2 B Rank + 1 (invisible haki) = 6. City Level (121+, Zoans only)

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