Originally posted by: Tartan Owl
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The Magna Venandi, Vulpes' ship, had been sailing for 3 days straight, making its way to the base of one of the notorious East Blue pirate captain, "Iron Mace" Alvida, at top speed.
During this time, Vulpes had been constructing a D rank power suit for rominmusa, who had requested Vulpes to build it.
All I need to do is tighten a few more bolts, screw in that last panel and that should do.
Vulpes marvelled at his own work. It was a simple suit, yes but even something that is simple should be constructed well in the opinion of Vulpes.
No half measures are allowed.
Vulpes looked at the power suit he dubbed the Hastati. It was a simplistic power suit. It looked like a large, 6ft tall, heavy set bald man, with thick fore arms, that was made out of dull, silver coloured steel.
Vulpes walked out of his office and into a balcony overlooking the main feck of the ship.
" rominmusa! Your suit is completed! It is in my office. Take it whenever you want."
Vulpes walked down the stairs and into the main deck.
The ship had arrived at the Eastern coast of the island but the terrain was unsuitable for anchoring the ship or for landing on the island. As such, the ship had been travelling around the Southern coast and had now reached the West coast of the island.
There must be an entrance somewhere.
Wait.... What is that?
Vulpes looks at the scene before him through his rifle's scope.
Great... There is another ship there, there are trees on fire and the smokey smell of gunpowder is clearly in the air.
Someone is trying to get Alvida. The question is who?
For all I know this could be a group of Revolutionaries attempting to create a secret base, a group of no name pirates trying to make a name for themselves or simply a group of bounty hunters.
No matter who or what they are, they are interfering in a Marine operation and more importantly they are interfering in my hunt.
Through his rifle scope, Vulpes noticed Alvida running up the dirt track and out of sight.
I do not have time for that ship. There is not another officer but...
" rominyou want to become an officer? Right? Then how about you get some practice then? I am placing you in charge of this ship and my 200 subordinates in my absence. Secure the ships at the dock, take anyone on those ships under our custody. Feel free to slaughter those that resist."
"When you have secured the ships, make sure you also secure all gunpowder sticks on those ships as well."
The unknown group seemed to stay at their own ship until they spotted the Magna Venandi. One of them started to run up the dirt track as well.
"I am going to take a shortcut. I will intercept the runaway just East of our position in that dirt road. You will see us when you take the ships."
"I will issue him with a warning and order him to stop. If he continues running or if he engages me in combat then you are to slaughter everybody on those ships. Understand?"
Without waiting for a response, Vulpes jumps off the ship and onto the triangular patch of sand at the Southern part of the entrance next to the forest.
Speed is of the essence.
Vulpes spreads out his Observation Haki, noting all the obstacles the forest has put in his way.
Taking a deep breath, Vulpes tenses tenses his leg muscles as he prepares to move at his top speed.
He kicked the ground at least ten times in the blink of an eye.
"Soru"
Spoiler
Vulpes tore through the forest as quickly as possible using his Observation Haki to navigate the terrain. He leapt over rocks, swerved around trees and jumped over streams.
He burst out of the other side of the forest onto the dirt road, finding himself at the bend in the dirt road.
To the South of him was the runaway. Behind the runaway, the rocks were still visible.
Aiming his sniper rifle at the intruder, Vulpes issues the only warning that he would be willing to give today.
"HALT! OR ELSE ALL OF YOUR SUBORDINATES DIE!"
A wicked grin came over Vulpes' face.
No half measures are allowed.