Island Saboady Archipelago

[1776]

Marines, the world's police force, come in many shapes and sizes. Some want to genuinely help protect people's right to live their lives while others take pleasure in taking them. For most it was a job with security and a means of securing their family's future. For those without resources, they sometimes had no choice because many islands were simply too extreme for normal people to live in. So they relied on the marine infrastructure to bring stability and supplies to islands that would normally be ignored. However, the price of stability was obedience to the hand that fed them. Saebody's underbelly was one of the situations where that obedience's dark side reared its ugly head.

This is where Hans comes in. The local marines stationed there were not sure if they should be grateful to him or terrified. Among the people stationed there, he took pleasure in handling the slavepen and logistics concerning the slaves. He stood 3 meters tall with a mishapen body akin to a barrel. His beer gut stuck out slightly from the bottom of his shirt and his visible skin jiggled with each step. His fat plump face usually wore gingivitis ridden grin, with all sorts of scraggily hairs akin to pubes lining his face. His eyes, were dark much akin to a doll's eyes and his odor much like a trash receptacle and sake. Under his watch women often disappeared and men tended to labeled as damaged goods by the nobles who purveyed the auction. A broken leg usually got a discount of 20 percent, so it wasn't an uncommon sight.

Today he was accompanied by a boy who was his opposite in many respects. He was probably eight and in a little suit. His clothes were steam pressed and stitching was the finest one could get in the grand line. Under him was a fishman who was riddled with lash marks. From the looks of it, he was malnourished with an average frame. Which was a farcry from before he was captured back on fishman island. " Mister, can you get me a good one? this one is all slow and weak". Hans rubbed his hands and nodded, " oh yes sir, we will find you only the best. but first we have to pass the trash".

Much of the jail was grimey with a pervasive Oder of fish and excrement. Hans let his baton rattle against the cell bars as he walked to let the prisoners know not to come out of their corners. However when they reached sephiroth's cell, the boy came to a halt. " oh mister look at that one, is it one of those skyrats i've heard about"? Hans' held tilted for a moment as he peered at the lunarian. " I don't know, skypieans tend to be more savage looking. this one is just plain weird. you shouldn't get too close. you might catch something". The boy twisted like a pretzel and yanked the reins of his fishman slave. " eww you're right, i get the heeby jeebies. let's go". But before they could retreat, the fishman collapsed as he grit his teeth. The boy raised his hand and said, " get up you ugly thing, go on git"! The sound of flesh being rended echoed through the chamber, accompanied by a few gasps and cries from the other cells. " tch finding good help is hard, huh mister"?

Hans nodded as he grabbed the fishman by his exploding collar. " your service is almost up fish thing, but if you falter now, I won't let you perish".

@kakashi19283

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth was sitting in his cell, his back against the wall, looking up at the ceiling. He had a somewhat bored look on his face. He didn't seem preoccupied by the fact that he was imprisoned, almost as if he didn't care. He was just waiting. Waiting for something to happen already, so he could act. This slave auction house... while Sephiroth's facial expression didn't show it, it enraged him. Ever since Sephiroth, as a baby, had been thrown off of the Red Line on that fateful night when the World Nobles raided the Lunarians' home, and he woke up in the surface world, he had been hunted, discriminated against, forced to live in hiding, often staying in caves and only coming out at night. His pale skin was a result of that. Unlike his breathern, who lived out their adult lives atop the Red Line where the sun was unforgiving, Sephiroth was a man of the night, and his skin was never forced to adapt to the beaming sun. He had gotten used to his life in seclusion, until recently. Until he finally decided to take FATE into his own hands. He broke out of the Cipher Pol 2 base, where he was captured to be experimented on. During his breakout, he met Cyla, and later, Gabriel.

Hope they've found us a better ship...

Sephiroth said to himself. His thoughts went back to this slave auction house. Sephiroth hated discrimination. He wanted to create a new home for himself and his people, up there in the sky. Where no one could reach them. Other races seemed to face similar problems, and this slave auction house was a culmination of all of that discrimination. From the moment Sephiroth, Cyla and Gabriel had set foot on Sabaody Archipelago a few days ago, Sephiroth had decided to destroy it. He let himself be captured, infiltrating the entire institution. And now, he waited.

Until finally, things started to unravel. Hans and the boy walked by Sephiroth's cell, dragging a fishman behind them. Sephiroth had heard the boy complain about the fishman, saying he wasn't good enough. When they stopped by Sephiroth's cell, commenting on him, Sephiroth couldn't help but talk back.

You humans are all alike aren't you. Talking nonsense when we're chained up, but if you met us out in the world, you would run away from us like the cowards that you are.

Sephiroth said, tauntingly. He leaned back onto the wall, once again looking back up at the ceiling, wondering.

Wish they'd start the stupid auction already.

 

[1776]

Han's ear twitched at the sound of sephiroth's voice. Truth be told, he didn't even comprehend the man's words as his vision ran red. "Young master, I apologize for the unsightly state of this slave pen. I would like to make it up to you later today. So please, return back to the lobby". The boy glanced at his eyes for the first time and shuddered. " S-sh-sure mister, I'll be back", he said. Han's fingers unfurled from the slave collar, allowing the fishman to return to an all fours position. " well cmon you useless thing, git on", the boy said as he tugged the reins. The fishman seemed to have recovered enough to do this much, but he glanced at the lunarian with a grateful expression. The duo began their walk down the dingy corridor while hans inserted the key slowly into sephiroth's cell.

The sound of keys before the auction always riled the others up. For the long time residents who don't get bought, coupled with the rumors, it became somewhat of a pavlovian response linked with doom for the slaves. The cell door creaked deliberately, as if to sound the dinner bell for a pack of captive hyenas. Hans took a deep breath, seemingly inflating like a balloon in the process, before exhaling to reveal his haki. The air around his baton began to slight reverberate as the baton's polycarbonate structure began to resemble jetblack steel. " There's a limit to absurdity, you evil thing. But you are right, we humans are but the servants of the gods and are tasked with taming the beasts for their pleasure". Hans slowly raised his baton over his head as his grin widened more, revealing a macabre creature even less human than those who were held in this pen.

That's when he felt a familiar pain coursing through his gut. His eyes twitched as he took a step forward to prevent himself from falling onto sephiroth. Hans let go of his weapon and grabbed hold of his gut, his smile gone as he gnashed his teeth in rage. " Grr sentamarou, why are you interfering again"? However, Hans knew better than to expect an answer. By the time he could turn about face, the sound of his wooden sandal clacking against the stone floor echoed throughout the chamber. " Stop damaging the goods needlessly. We begin this afternoon's auction in 30 minutes".

Hans grimaced at the floor, before resetting his mental state with another deep billowing breath. " You are lucky pale thing, you better pray for a merciful master in this auction", he said pointing his baton at him. "Alright you evil things, atten HUT", his powerful voice boomed throughout the slave pen. Bodies began to instantly move and the jingle of keys and numerous footsteps erased the atmosphere entirely. Hans left to meet the auctioneer while two marine grunts entered sephiroth's cell.

One a middle aged man as tan as ripe bannana's spots and the other a woman fit to be a single secretary. The man lifted unlatched the chains and gave a tug to sephiroth. "time to go", he said while averting his gaze. Others were being lead toward the auction in a similar fashion, much akin to how one would lead a leashed dog. Fishmen, minks, skypeans, and numerous women and children were being lead toward an unforgiving future.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth's words offended the young man, for which Hans, the older one, apologized. He ushered the young man along, before returning his attention to Sephiroth. The man, clearly angered, spoke, calling Sephiroth and his words absurd, as well as saying that he better hoped that he would get a merciful master in this auction. Hans then left, starting to prepare for the auction by getting the slaves out of their cells.

As for Sephiroth and his cell, two Marines entered, walking up to him. A male and a female. The male grabbed Sephiroth's chains and yanked onto them, attempting to pull Sephiroth along. Much to the Marine's surprise, however, his attempt would fail completely, and he himself would be recoiled slightly - as if he had just tried to pull an unmovable wall, and instead pulled himself to it. Sephiroth smiled, before standing up of his own accord, doing the Marine a favor.

Don't worry, I'll go along.

Sephiroth said, making it clear that he had no plans of resisting. So why did he not let himself get pulled? Was it an ego thing? Regardless, provided the Marines led Sephiroth out of the cell, he would follow.

@Landayan Alright you can pick it up from here, thanks bud!

 

[Dream]

Saboady Archipelago - Post 1
@kakashi19283​

Upon yanking on the chains that connected to the leash that surrounded Sephiroths' neck he'd feel resistance that elevated him towards Sephiroth slightly. Despite the prestige of the blood and race that the item belonged to, he had to hold back. The female would be alerted and was about to speak and reprimand him for his actions. Though Sephiroth would speak saying he will go as she remained mute.

" Your one lucky freak "

The marine would make a snarky comment despite being one who appeared to lose that tug of war that briefly took place. The comment was aimed at Sephiroth, due to his abnormality of possessing dark wings that were wrapped around him with chains pining them down despite a few feathers protruding outwards.

The female marine officer would then comment based on his appearance and the value of such a specimen, in directly commenting loud enough to make Hans even hear who stood outside.

" I wonder how much he will fetch? "

Hans hearing this would rub his hands then form an okay hand signal with his tongue out as Hans would then state " He's the main attraction at 14:00 hours. Disco-san will meet you along the way " with the duo marine officers nodded as they was familiar with Disco.

All that remained was getting Sephiroth out of his cell, walking past the other cell mates who were given the 14:00 hour slot. Each of them that were given the time were expected to be chained up, then hauled together to head together up the staircase then to the main hall of the stage.

Meanwhile at the main hall, the room became flooded with bidders of many noble classes from the very top getting exclusive tickets at the front row seats and some with VIP seats that were in specific of special guests. Whilst others kneeled against the wall, who were considered the lowest of the lowest in class.

Cheers echoed the room that resonated down the stairs, though it was about to go on a little break as the man on the mic would roar into it. Revealing it was none other than the man in charge of the Human Auctioning House, Disco.

" 10 minute intermission, Ladies and Gentlemen. The next batch prepare as you feast your eyes. "

He'd make his way behind the curtain infuriated at the matter he couldn't fetch the bids he desired. Walking towards the item that pestered him, was that of a woman who was born with 6 fingers. Two prison guards stood by her, with one resting his hand on her shoulders then pressing it down which would force her to get on her knees. Her face slumping down, her eyes closed with what seemed her making a prayer with her mumbling.

" Look up you mongrel "

using his hand to have her look up who would slowly open her eye, Disco was smiling as he then formed a fist and socked her face with blood trickling from her lip.

" You little wretch "

The guard would let her go then hold Disco back, " Sir stop or the buyer will retract his bid "

The time was 13:35 pm, Sephiroths bidding auction was around the corner with some bidders leaving as new ones entered.

 

[Kaka]

The female Marine suggested that Sephiroth was a fortunate freak, a remark that he did not respond to. As they walked, Sephiroth's chain was always slack, suggesting that he was never being pulled - but rather that he was following of his own accord. If the Marine did try to pull, he would again find himself trying to pull an unmovable wall, and would instead get himself pulled toward Sephiroth. The tall Lunarian was making a clear point. I am not your toy. No one will control me. Other slaves were starting to get released from their cells in preparation for the upcoming auction. Upstairs, Sephiroth could hear the loud talking, laughing and cheering. At some point, an announcer came on, stating that in a couple of minutes, the next part of the auction would begin.

Sephiroth, with a glare in his eyes, simply waited. When he saw the girl get beaten, he did not act. He was not a savior. He was here for destruction. Not of the slaves, naturally. But for now, Sephiroth had to bide his time. He had to wait for his time on the stage.

 

[Dream]

Saboady Archipelago - Post 2
@kakashi19283​

Disco would get his hand off the auction item, then spot as the two marines would have Sephiroth follow right behind him. Stars of beli would cover the pupils of Disco. The only thing would traverse his mindset was just how much riches would he fetch.

" Well how do you my sweet sugar spot, your something you don't see every day. What are you? " ... Disco would runover towards Sephiroth licking his lips getting into his face. He would smell near the ear of Sephiroth not even waiting to hear him answer as the man was venturing to explore just what was he.

The female marine would walk in front and hand over the papers that she was handed with the paperworks for Sephiroth. Disco would observe the papers, skimming and scanning through the text.

" Ahhh it says Lunarian. Are you sure your not a Skypiean? " ... He'd be asking not giving or even allowing Sephiroth to even speak. A security guard from earlier would arrive with some stickers with earlier two slaves being branded with a sticker on their chests. He made his way to Sephiroth slapping a sticker on his chest "14C". 14 came from the time of 14:00 hours as the auction time and C as in the third item on sale.

Disco would wait as the other items would all appear before him, a pirate that was captured, a doctor and a long arm individual. " Okay here's some rules, i'll describe you weirdo's then you walk a few steps and you stand there for a few minutes then head back under the curtains, got it "

Time would go by, the curtain would open and then close to open for the next item. The house was full, cheering could be heard mixed with some shouting of bidders bidding. It was now time for Sephiroth, they'd walk him behind the curtain on a circle spot that had was lit in red to wait his turn to walk out.

" Ladies and gentlemen. I have to be honest what i am about to say in my 10 years here i have never seen anything like this before ... They say Angels exist amongst us, but today we have one here today, wings and all. Prepare and feast your eyes " ... The crowd became exited eyes all oogled at what was to come, the curtains would roll open as the light turned green for Sephiroth to head to the stage.

 

[Kaka]

As the Marine was escorting Sephiroth through the auction house, Disco met up with them. He was the head auctioneer and as such, he needed to check out the goods. His eyes immediately livened up as he saw Sephiroth. Truly a race of unprecedented rarity and legend, and Sephiroth was a unique one among them as well. When Disco approached Sephiroth awkwardly closely, Sephiroth did not react - though his aura made it quite clear that he should not touch him.

Disco went on to check the paperwork on Sephiroth, seeing that he was, indeed, a Lunarian. Disco was surprised, however, perhaps due to Sephiroth's uncharacteristic pale skin. He questioned whether Sephiroth was maybe a Skypiean. Sephiroth did not answer that either. He truly did not care about any of these shenanigans, and was simply biding his time. Disco then left, going back up to get to center stage. As he was announcing the auction, Sephiroth was brought backstage. Time passed, and eventually, the clock hit 14:00 hours. It was time for Sephiroth.

Disco, on stage, immediately made his excitement clear. In his 10 years of auctioning slaves, he had never seen something like this. A true angel from up above, with fully developed wings - albeit black, perhaps belonging to an archangel. As Disco commanded the crowd to prepare and feast their eyes, the curtain opened up and Sephiroth walked forward center stage. Powerful, bright lights beamed down onto Sephiroth, illuminating him for all to see. Much of the crowd gasped in awe, in disbelief of their eyes. Such a creature had never been seen before by their eyes, the pale skin making him truly unique even among his race. Sephiroth looked around, scanning the crowd. There was no hostility coming from him. His ankles were bound be chained cannonballs. His hands were cuffed together at the wrists. His wings were bound by chains. An explosive collar around his neck. He waited.

It was time for the bidding to start. Who would attempt to own Sephiroth?

 

[Dream]

Saboady Archipelago Post 3
@kakashi19283​

The manner that Sephiroth stood there with a ball of chain to prevent him from moving, wings chained and bound around him. It was like throwing a chicken into cage of wolves. Each oogled at the man, no the incantation of God's will and very myths. Salivating at what they saw before them, they wanted him but others stood wanting to jump over and marvel at the man up close and personal. Though all of this would come to a halt as the door was opened as a man came up into the room dressed in what seemed like white cloak and a clear space helmet. Disco then would speak:

" Ahh ... Our main guests have also too arrived. Humblest apologies in starting this without you, our dear lords. "

Disco would bow as he stood next to his microphone. Whereas all those who were sat at the end all immediately stared peering downwards at their feet's as they weren't privileged enough. Whereas the closer to the center of where the crowd were made special seats that homed those who call themselves God's. Those who stood on the stage where the guards who all kneeled as footsteps echoed with the sounds of the clackity clack of chains parking their slaves by the entrance as they made their way to their seats.

" Hey look at that its a fairy " with one of them speaking as the other would comment ... " Why are we here with the commoners and these lowly garbage ... Wait that is a pretty fairy on the stage "

Then a feminine voice would speak " You may continue "

Disco seeing this would take out his gravel

" Time start your bids are esteemed ladies and gentleman and overwatchers. Let's start this with 5 million beri's "

With a man raising his voice and a number on a card with Disco immediately taking note

" Do i see 10 million? " with another raising his voice "15 million"

" Ahh 20 million " with the Celestial Dragon then standing to his feet " I put my bid 200 million " with a snot hanging out.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth walked center stage, bound by the chains of oppression. The spotlight was on him, beaming down on his pale skin strongly, almost like the sumnmer sun. The moment he walked center stage, the bidders in the house immediately started to stare in awe, whispering between one another, many in disbelief of what was in front of them.

However, soon, all attention was averted from Sephoroth momentarily when guests of the highest esteem walked into the venue. White space suits and oxygen tanks attached to a bubble or glass case around their head in order to not breathe the same air as the "lowly commoners", their getup and faces immediately made it clear who they were. The rulers of the world. The World Nobles, also known as the Celestial Dragons. Those of lesser ilk in the crowd immediately bowed their heads, not daring to look up. When the World Nobles sat down and Disco was given the go ahead, the auction started.

Sephiroth looked around the crowd, seeing bids come up one after the other. First came 10 million, then 15, then 20. Then, one of the Celestial Dragons put in a bid. Ten times higher than the last bidder. 200 million. The crowd gasped. Would there be another bid? It was unlikely. Not only did most people not have the money to outbid such a number. But the bigger problem would be daring to outbid such a person. It would undoubtedtly enrage the World Nobles.

Sephiroth, standing still, looked at the World Noble that had become the highest bidder for the moment. Sephiroth simply stared, as if he was a slave, looking at his potential new master.

I wonder if he'll be the one...

Sephiroth thought to himself, waiting for the resolution.

 

[Dream]

Saboady Archipelago – Post 4
@kakashi19283​

200 million beli would echo the room, stunning many at the absurd amount that was sprouted out. They are living proof at the privileges one holds when one holds the esteemed “Celestial Dragon” title, the upper echolants and true rightful Kings of the Kings sitting at the head of the table.

The man would jump in joy from one leg to the other, flaunting that no one would outbid him. But that wasn’t the case as Saint Shalria hearing this pondered, she too wanted to have the one named Sephiroth as a trophy decoration to showcase her rightful place.

Disco’s mouth gawped at the astronomical fee, but on the insight a light warm feeling came filling the astonishment appearance he would have. Grinning as he pointed his gavel at Charlos, “ Do I hear no more than 200 million, last chance … “

The reason was very simple, to see if he could try furthering the bid of Charloss and pushing it in front of the crowd knowing none but two could outbid. Rosward the father of the duo, would caress his beard looking at Sephiroth then at Charlos. “ Are you sure you want this or will you throw away your other angel collection you’ve been accumulating of this peasants? “

Charlos hearing this would smile “ I want my heavenly collection to be complete with this one “

Just as he would say that, the guard would approach the family. “Your liege, at your command I could get rid of the wife and bring them back to these commoners. Or would you prefer them being your pets to clean your angels?” … The levels of being spoilt, held no bounds. The father disciplinary yet showed little heed, the sister was at a cross road but showed her fines and pride. Yet the worst was Charlos the youngest and most spoilt, showing no remorse of those who he deemed beneath him.

“ Yes make them wives 1 through 10 as my personal pets. “ as he grinned until Shalria would raise her hand “ 500 million and its mine-su “ further stunning the crowd.

She turned to Charlos and Roswald, “ As the elder sibling I must have this annomolay as my rightful place. “ this would have Roswald smile as he conceded defeat. Shalria and Charlos would bicker causing the auction to come to a standstill as who wanted Sephiroth and to bloat about their collections.

Unknowingly to all, the girl who had been punched by Disco earlier walked onto the stage oblivious to all as she collapses at Sephiroth’s feet alerting all. Her face was pale, skin growing cold, appearing as if she had been taken advantage of by her buyer. She also had a few gashes on her arm and side of her jaw, but also have two large slash wounds that had blood gushing and dripping on the stage.

Disco seeing this saw this as a bid rejected chance, getting frustrated at the how she came up would rush over shooing her away calling for security.

“ Grab this bitch of stage, nobody came to see her ass “ with security arriving as Disco appeared before Sephiroth but still looked at the stage “ Apologies, we will be discarding that “

The event that transpired on stage alerted those who saw this beneath them as Charlos took his gun “ I’ll buy that and kill it to use to feed the fishes I have at home “ grinning as he took his gun out and fired at the torso of the girl gunning her before Sephiroth.

The projection of the bullet had the girl rock as she swiveled landed on her back as she looked up resembling a familiar face to him, one that was of Cyla.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth stood in place, center stage, watching the auctioning of his life and liberty unfold. Among the crowd were Celestial Dragons, intent on making Sephiroth their plaything. To achieve this, they were willing to pay greater amounts of money than any commoner could hope to earn in a lifetime. The entire spectacle was sickening, and it was because of that that Sephiroth had come here to the Sabaody Archipelago. He had not gotten captured. In fact, he had come to the Sabaody Archipelago on his own, and upon seeing the slave auctions take place, he had decided to get himself captured and infiltrate from the inside.

The first celestial bid came in at an enormous 200 million Beri, a bid that was unlikely to get outbid. However, moments later, that in fact occurred. Another one of the Celestial Dragons spoke up, increasing the bid to 500 million beri. Gasps in the crowd could be heard, and the bidding came to an abrupt end. An offer so ludicrous, that the purchase was made on the spot. Sephiroth, unfazed. In that moment, the slave girl from earlier swayed, stumbled and walked onto the stage, before collapsing down on her knees, the bones hitting the hardwood floor with a resounding thud that echoed throughout the hall.

Her face was pale, skin growing cold, appearing as if she had been taken advantage of by her buyer. She also had a few gashes on her arm and on the side of her jaw, but also had two large slash wounds that had blood gushing and dripping on the stage. Disco, the auctioneer, was frustrated by the sudden interruption, calling security and ordering them to get the ''bitch'' off of the stage. The remark angered Sephiroth somewhat visibly, but not as much as what transpired next.

One of the Celestial Dragons stood up, armed with a gun, and aimed at the slave girl. With a pull of the trigger, the Celestial Dragon fired a bullet at the slave girl, aiming to end her on the spot.

This was the moment. The moment that would send the slave auction house into a spiral of chaos and carnage. Sephiroth took a strong step, getting inbetween the bullet and the slave girl. The bullet hit Sephiroth's chest, but no blood came. On closer inspection, it was clear that the bullet had not penetrated his skin, blackened with Busou-shoku no Haki. The bullet fell to the floor, the crowd in disbelief. Suddenly, Sephiroth's chained hands moved rapidly to his neck, grabbing the collar. A mere moment later, the collar was somehow crushed and pulled off of Sephiroth's neck by Sephiroth himself, thrown into the air, where the collar exploded.

That explosion meant to serve as a death sentence to its wearer, but somehow, Sephiroth had gotten it off. An aura of Busou-shoku no Haki then suddenly erupted around Sephiroth, seeping into the chains that bound him. The chains started to get crushed, metal hitting the hardwood floor, the chains destroyed with an unknown power. Sephiroth's large black wings unfolded, spreading wide and showing a wingspan most grand. On Sephiroth's back, a powerful flame was raging - something that he did not have in the Cipher Pol 2 base.

The proud Lunarian stood at 8 feet tall in full glory, his black wingspan reaching over ten feet - the crowd starting to panic. The slave girl looked up at Sephiroth, he looking down - noticing striking resemblance between her facial features, and those of Cyla. Sephiroth then looked at the Celestial Dragon that had fired the bullet. Flapping his wings and pushing off of the ground, Sephiroth disappeared from the stage, appearing right in front of that Celestial Dragon. Glaring down and towering, Sephiroth looked with anger in his eyes.

You are scum of the earth. I will end you here.

Spoiler

DPR (Celestial Dragon bullet): Unknown, but probably fodder.

Durability (Sephiroth): 101-119: 6. City Level + COA: +3 = 9. Small Country Level

DPR 2 or more below durability: Not very effective

 

[Dream]

Saboady Archipelago – Post 5
@kakashi19283​

In a matter of moments anarchy spread the halls of the main auction hall. Fear spread from one corner to the next after many had their jaws lowered at the absurd bid thrown earlier. From the very moment the girl landed the auction hall began to throw abusive language yet were cautious not to catch the attention of the Celestial Dragons. But they was horribly wrong, the caught the attention of the spoilt one. The one with the least amount of remorse was to do the bidding.

"Compared with the purity of the greedy nobles, the villains off the world look pretty damn humane. They don't even understand the world is in this state because scum like them control it.” … These words couldn’t have been said far better when referring to these Celestial Dragons.

Spoiler: OOC

Using Kidd’s comments when referring to the Celestial Dragon’s here. Feel free to mention it as a inner monologue from Sephiroth.

Seeing this Sephiroth seethed with rage, the auction hall was in pure chaos. Many of the nobles that were located at the back and those who were beneath all and mainly commoners stood leaning against the back wall. For all of those darted to the exit as those who were sat around the Celestial Dragon’s remained still in fear of them. But all this was about to change as Sephiroth grabbed the very collar around his neck then began to crush the collar then tossed it into the air as it exploded. The very means of controlling these slaves, I mean auction items were these collars.

These very collars were to signify that the item in question belonged to the Celestial Dragons, it was not only to signify but also a means of them controlling their slaves. The very means of doing something that was virtually impossible would make the offender the target from one of the Admirals from Marine HQ’s. This very rule had now been broken just by his actions alone.

Charlos stood in fear and admiration, seeing Sephiroth untangle himself from the very chains that were holding him in place. Meanwhile Roswald and Shalria remained still, eyes gawping, jaws shivering as their teeth clanged.

Charlos had a snot hanging from one nostril as he aimed his gun at Sephiroth “ Your mine, my little pretty toy “ with Shalria snapping herself out as she didn’t fear and also took a gun out “ Be a good pet, your mine as I won that bid. “ then turning to Disco “ Get your security here to place some collars “ as she turned back to Seph “ Be a good boy and let destiny choose your future as my pet “

The moment she would state them words Sephiroth was disgusted he looked down at the girl shot then bared his teeth at the Dragons. Meanwhile Disco witnessing all made a beeline to escape.

Charlos seeing this mind went blank that further infuriated the man who had never had this experience. “ Insolent slave, how dare you bark at us “ as he took aim with Shalria at Sephiroths head and began a hail of bullets.

Spoiler: DPR

Fodder Level = For this case lets use Below Street Level

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth, spreading his large, black wings wide and showing an intimidating and dominating wingspan, stood in front of one of the three Celestial Dragons that were present at the auction. Many auction attendees were gasping in fear, while another many had already run out of the auction house, fearing that something dangerous would happen. As Sephiroth stood, the three Celestial Dragons spoke words of evil nobility, aiming to degrade him.

''You're mine, my pretty little toy.''
''Be a good pet, you're mine, as I won that bid.''
''Be a good boy and let destiny choose your future as my pet.''
''Insolent slave, how dare you bark at us.''

A calm rage emanated from Sephiroth. He was in control of himself, but his eyes clearly showed how he felt about nobility. They were the epitome of what Sephiorth hated the most. They represented everything that Sephiroth fought against. And now, they were in front of him. The three Celestial Dragons took out their guns, firing bullets toward Sephiroth, aiming to teach him a lesson. With the unparalleled durability that his race possessed, as well as the invisible Busou-shoku no Haki that clad him, Sephiroth stood firm, the bullets incapable of piercing him, and falling to the ground around him.

Spoiler

Celestial Dragons' DPRs: 1-20: -1. Below Street Level

Sephiroth's Durability: 8. Island Level

While the Celestial Dragons were still firing, Sephiroth's right arm shot forward, grabbing the Celestial Dragon in front of him by the neck, right under his air bowl. At the same time, the fire that burned on Sephiroth's back suddenly erupted into an enormous amount, creating three large, hot and dense fire dragons.

The three fire dragons flew into different directions of the auction house. As the dragons collided with the structure of the auction house, the entire building shook and started to crack. Everywhere the dragons passed, things were set ablaze, creating an inferno. People ran amok, fearing for their lives. A large boulder came falling down, the auction house slowly faltering in its structure and standing. It wouldn't be long before the entire building started coming down. As the boulder came crashing down, it created an obscurity. And when it cleared, Sephiroth was gone. With him, the Celestial Dragon. Abducted.

Spoiler

120: 5. Town Level + S+:+5 = 10. Large Country Level

 

[Dream]

｢ Saboady Archipelago ｣ - Post # 6
@kakashi19283​

Upon the hail of bullets that would do nothing but just let gravity take them, the sound of every bullet the more the Celestial Dragon’s meter of fear grew. Hoping one of the bullets would pierce Sephiroth but that wasn’t the case.

In an instant he’d teleport and right before Charlos as his hand immediately grabbed him by the scruff of his neck. At this very moment the nobles or those who held nobility that were situated around the Dragon’s with fear and dread made a beeline to the exit. Shrieking, screaming, crying and shouting could be heard. The sight of nobles running was a sight of sorry eyes, but the larger culprits were about to get what they deserved.

Sephiroth enraged, his feelings were made very visible with fire erupting as his pride and will became evident with three dragon’s made out of fire. They began to twirl around one another, snarling then flew into different directions. As they collided causing the structure of the auction house to take damage, with cracks forming and igniting anything they touched. The very sighting could be one reminiscent of a natural disaster but within a building, the cracks from the celling had debris fall on some nobles ending their lives as others were trapped underneath. Whereas the others who managed to escape would never forget the moment, neither would another who escaped earlier.

Just like that during all this confusion the three Dragon’s vanished along with the perpetrator, their fate remained unknown. This would be one of the largest catastrophe’s that was ever been recorded, easily taking more priority over the earlier double impel down prison break.

“ Hey where are you Marines? … Haven’t you heard a Celestial Dragon got attacked. “ revealing it to be none other than a highly agitated and worried Disco. Though he had his own reasons in making this to call, to save his life before the others.

Word had travelled, civilians and those who lived near the grove all had been cordoned away as word had gotten to two Vice Admirals who both travelled with their battalions. Leading the battalion was none other than Vice Admirals Strawberry and Doberman, with some whisper to the two only revealing that reinforcements was on its way from Marineford.

Footsteps of the army that belonged to both echoed through the groves as the both appeared in a matter of urgency outside the auction house. Was Sephiroth still at the auction house? ... Was he ready to tangle with two Vice Admirals and their armies?

 

[Kaka]

Parts of the auction house started to collapse, a raging inferno baring its fangs inside. Using the falling debris as disguise and distraction, Sephiroth took off with one of the Celestial Dragons in tow. The other two Celestial Dragons escaped as well, while other lesser nobles ran for their lives, some losing their lives to the falling debris. News quickly reached the Navy, as well as spread throughout the Sabaody Archipelago. This was a dark day for Sabaody - an event had taken place that had the potential to raze the entire archipelago off of the world map. An abduction of a Celestial Dragon was the second greatest crime a man could commit. The only greater, was the killing of a Celestial Dragon - an act so atrocious that it had never been done before.

Before long, a battalion of Marines emerged and made their way to the auction house that was falling apart. The battalion was led by two Vice Admirals of the Navy - Vice Admiral Strawberry and Vice Admiral Doberman. Whether this battalion and the two Vice Admirals were stationed on Sabaody, travelled there from nearby, or just happened to be around, was anyone's guess.

The scene shifted to a nearby building, on the same street as the auction house, just a good hundred meters or so down the street. Sephiroth was crouching down on the rooftop, observing the area. Next to him was the Celestial Dragon, knocked out. Sephiroth observed the auction house, which was still falling apart. He saw the battalion of Marines approach and took note of the two Vice Admirals. Sephiroth did not know their faces, nor did he know that they were Vice Admirals. He was not versed in that type of information. But he could feel that they were the strongest among the group of soldiers. Sephiroth's Kenbun-shoku no Haki had developed to a great point since his escape from the Cipher Pol 2 base. He was not as gifted in it as he was in Busou-shoku no Haki, but he was well adapted, nonetheless.

Looks like the trouble has arrived. Tsch...

I think I should just deal with it here and now. If I run, they'll just get more reinforcements, and then I'll have to deal with even more of them.

Sephiroth said. He had a point. Two of these Vice Admirals, he could deal with. If he ran, and another 5 came, then he would have to deal with too many at once.

Leaving the unconscious Celestial Dragon on the rooftop, Sephiroth went onto the offensive. Flapping his wings, he took high up into the air, flying overhead the battalion. Once there, he flapped his wings again, descending rapidly. He would dive bomb one of the weaker Marines, dropping down on him from above, grabbing his collar and driving him into the ground forcefully, with enough power to create a crater. Invisible Busou-shoku no Haki was used, adding power to the attack to make it decisive. Sephiroth's goal was not to kill the Marine, for that was easy as it was. Instead, he just had to make sure the defeat was swift. He would grab the sword off of the defeated Marine, wielding it in his right hand. Confronting the battalion, now surrounded by them, Sephiroth spoke.

Looking for me?

Spoiler

DPR: 101-119: 4. City Block Level + D:+0 + COA: +2 = 6. City Level

 

[Dream]

｢ Saboady Archipelago ｣ - Post # 7
@kakashi19283​

From the lives of Nobles meeting their end, as others were injured in their efforts in fleeing. These would warrant the label criminal in any other means. Baring one’s teeth at a Celestial Dragon, was a crime pending punishment and death at the scene. Striking any Celestial Dragon was placing a target on ones back with an Admiral hunting you down. Though in this case scenario this was not just a method of striking but also kidnapping a Celestial Dragon. An act that is comparable to the taboos of the world, just underneath the murder or torture of a Celestial Dragon. This would gain popular attraction from the who opposed them but to many this worried and frightened their very livelihoods. This was the case for the inhabitants of Saboady, the fair was halted and deserted as many jumped to the other groves.

Right now, a Celestial Dragon was kidnapped. The obnoxious Saint Charlos was the very one, one where the levels of bratty and spoilt came down from generation to generation. The Dragon whilst crying for release would blubber pleading for his life.

“ Pwease let me go, I’ll pway you wanything you bastard “

Though these words would go unanswered as what was to come would catch Sephiroth’s attention. As he stood over, the auctioning house in specific to that side of the building would crack and crumble down creating a dust of debris and dirt blowing outwards. The wreckage was still on fire, as screams of men, women and children could be heard.

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Marineford Reaction ... I'll edit this later ...
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Heading back to Sabaody, the marines arrived in their numbers to the scene of the crime to witness the auction house crumbling and crumbled. Many of the soldiers could only witness the carnage aftermath, though the screams of agony was still present which would make them quiver in fear. Just on time a unit would be making their way to the forefront, none other than the rescue and medical unit.

The commanders of the dual-led marine battalion’s was none of than Vice Admirals, Strawberry and Doberman. Strawberry, a military man of straight shaped person with a long beard. Though what was strange a abnormally long cap, with his marine coat draped over his shoulders like a cape. Wearing underneath a water-green jacket, with pale yellow rope-like ornaments on the chest, and matching pants. Whereas Vice Admiral Doberman similar yet without the abnormal long cap, but instead posses four x-shaped scares on his face and two on his neck and underneath his caped jacket that hung off his shoulders composed of a loose shirt with rope-like ornaments on it and suit pants.

It wasn’t long before the culprit made his move, recognising what he was against and would sooner or later have his back pressed against the wall, so he went on the offensive. A huge boom as the earth shook from an attack that came overhead over the marines.

Strawberry’s eyes would open up with a serious demeanour “ You’ve saved us the time to look for you “ with Doberman commenting “ You’re a lunarian, huh? “ …. The duo would walk before and make their armies surround Sephiroth to prepare for an all out bombardment.

Spoiler: ”Stats”

Level 60, 60 x 5 = 300
Strength: 44 + 17 = 61
Speed: 64 + 17 = 81 x 2 = 162
>Reaction Speed: 81
>Movement Speed: 81
Vitality: 49 + 12 = 61 x 2 = 122
>Durability: 61
>Stamina: 61
Haki: 62, 62 x 2 = 124
>Armament Haki: 62
>Observation Haki: 62
Martial Arts: 81, 81 x 2 = 162
>Rokushiki: 81
>Swordsmanship: 81

Doberman would look upwards as he tightend his calfs and propelled upwards kicking the air “ Soru “ as he charged towards Sephiroth unsheathing both swords, though he would charge the swords with some aura swinging his sword at Sephiroth. “ Nittoryu Ia: Rashomon “.

Spoiler: ”DPR”

Doberman Base Movement Speed: 81
81 / 5 (Soru) = 16.2
81 Base Movement Speed + 16.2 Soru increase = 97.2

Doberman Base Str Stat = 61 = Small Building Level
Nittoryu Ia: Rashomon = DPR B = +2 = Large Building Level
+1 Invisible Haki
Total DPR = City Block Level

Strawberry not that far behind began to leak his aura and intentions, jumping into the air imbuing his legs with invisible haki as he then aimed his kick to sever one of the wings of Sephiroth. “ Rankyuaku! “ he’d shout. From his feet air compressed as a blade would be formed and then launched at Sephiroth

Spoiler: ”DPR”

Strawberry Base Str Stat = 61 = Small Building Level
Rankyuaku = DPR A = +3 = City Block Level
+1 Invisible Haki
Total DPR = Town Level

It had finally begun, but what Sephiroth didn’t apprehend was these Vice Admirals were nothing in comparison as who was on his way. The supper was only to bruise and rough up Sephiroth before the main course. As said leaving the docks at Marineford he was on his way, with him three more battle ships.

 

[Kaka]

Sephiroth dove down onto the group of Marines, grabbing one of the soldiers by the collar and driving him down into the ground with enough force to create a crater. This alerted the rest of the Marines, prompting them to surround Sephiroth. The two Vice Admirals, Strawberry and Doberman, in particular, took notice - but that did not matter. Sephiroth had what he needed. A sword. He grabbed it off of the defeated Marine, wielding it in his right hand. The two Vice Admirals started to walk toward Sephiroth, thanking him for coming out and not making them look for him. Sephiroth swung the sword through the air a couple of times, giving it a couple of practice swings.

Nothing like my own... too short and too light...

Sephiroth complained, as one of the two Vice Admirals spoke of his race.

Yes, and you're human. That alone gives us reason to fight, I guess?

Sephiroth said, referring to the turmoil between all sorts of races in the world. The two Vice Admirals sprung onto the offensive. Doberman, wielding two swords, rushed toward Sephiroth, while Strawberry jumped high up into the air. Fire erupted down the length of Sephiroth's sword. It was time to start the fight. When Doberman closed the distance, swinging his two swords, Sephiroth swung his sword as well. Fire trailed the circular path of his swing and Sephiroth unleashed a powerful tornado of fire all around him.

Ignition Vortex...!

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level + S:+4 = 8. Island Level

Several DPRs higher than their attacks, but it's two attacks against one, so w/e. No real system for it, but his attack should definitely overwhelm them, without injuring them too strongly.

The powerful tornado of fire aimed to blow Doberman away while inflicting some burns. Simultaneously, the Rankyaku that had been unleashed by Strawberry, would also find itself colliding head on with the tornado, failing to cut through it. Now, it was time for Sephiroth's counterattack. As the tornado scattered, Sephiroth was seen moving in on Doberman, who had been blown away. Rushing past Doberman, Sephiroth swung his sword, aiming to cut Doberman down with a swift, fiery slash.

Ignition Slash...!

Spoiler

101-119: 4. City Block Level + A:+3 = 7. Mountain Level

 

[Dream]

｢ Saboady Archipelago ｣ - Post # 8
@kakashi19283​

Both the Vice-Admirals went on the offensive against the criminal in question. The plan was to pre-occupy the culprit long enough before the main calvary would arrive, that was yet unknown to everyone involved. Doberman charged at Sephiroth with the intention of aiming to cut him in some manner. Doberman understood the severity of not just the incident but also it was a Lunarian, he knew little about them. But what he didn't know much the fire manipulation they would have, like the minks used their fur to conduct bio electricity or static that would be later known as Electro.

But what Sephiroth did next who was watching carefully, not missing a spot was well versed in dealing with world government agents and other variables such as in this case marines by logic. He would swing his swords that were engulfed in flames, then swinging his swords to form a circular path that would escalate in becoming a fiery tornado that would immediately halt Doberman.

Doberman would then catapult backwards as he would roar " Army withdraw! " ordering his soldiers to regroup as many marine soldiers in the process were burned and charred as others got blown backwards. Whereas the flames would wither and eviscerate the rankyuaku the air blades formed used to attack Sephiroth. Strawberry would be result to form a face of concern gritting his teeth, " Tcchhh! "

Both men knew they came not only unprepared but both men had the sudden feeling that they might be two to one, but Sephiroth the man they was up against was far stronger than expected.

Sephiroth would then take his eye to monitor and see Doberman, then blitz for a moment past him and swivel to swing his arm as he made his counter-attack.

Just as he would do so, Strawberry would unsheathe as he now took Sephiroth seriously and also made his move by blitzing in the direction in a similar fashion to what Sephiroth performed by appearing Sephiroth and launched his attack " Jusshigan! " as he would focus his strength into all of his 10 fingers like spears aimed to wound the lunarian with the added use of his focus also imbuing his finger tips with a slather of dark hue.

Spoiler: DPR

Strawberry Str Stat = 61 = Small Building Level
DPR A = +3
+2 Hardening
Total DPR = Mountain Level

"Jusshigan"
Requirements: 61 mastery, 61 Strength
DPS: A
In this attack, the user puts both of his hands together and performs Shigan with all ten of his fingers at once, greatly damaging the opponent.

Just as Sephiroth began to take his sword to swing Doberman's instinct would take over immediately tensing his forarms swiveling as he charged the tension with a clad of dark hue " Tekkai: Go! "

Spoiler: DPR

Doberman Dura Stat = 61 = City Block Level
+2 Hardening
Total DPR = City Level

Result Sephiroth is 1 DPR higher, quite effective
If one attack is 1 DPR higher: Overwhelms the weaker attack but loses 5 DPR

Doberman would feel the sharpness of the sword slicing upwards as Doberman would quench, gritting his teeth tightly enough to cause his gums to bleed a little but his forearms were ones feeling numb. He would kick backwards, swinging his arm up and down to relieve the wound with the cold air.

 

[Kaka]

The mighty tornado of fire would blow Doberman as well as a number of Marines away. The weaker ones were defeated on the spot, while Doberman made it out of the attack with but a few burns. Strawberry's Rankyaku was destroyed by the fiery inferno as well, leaving Sephiroth with time to counterattack. He pushed off of the ground and rushed after Doberman, who had been blown away. Once in range, he would swing his sword, aiming to cut the Vice Admiral down. At that moment, the other Vice Admiral, Strawberry, utilized Kamisori to get behind Sephiroth, unleashing a powerful Jusshigan toward Sephiroth's back. A tough situation to be sure - should one go on with their attack and leave themselves open, or should one defend themselves and forfeit their own attack? The two Vice Admirals aimed to put Sephiroth into that kind of a situation, forcing him to make that kind of a decision.

However, that was predicated on the assumption that Sephiroth felt endangered by Strawberry's attack in the first place. Little did the two Vice Admirals know, that was not the case. The fire that burned continuously on Sephiroth's back made sure of that. Post his escape from the Cipher Pol 2 base, that fire had begun to burn on Sephiroth's back without going on. And ever since that fire had appeared, Sephiroth had felt indestructible. An unfathomable amount of durability, inherent to the strongest of his race.

Sephiroth continued his attack, while Strawberry's Jusshigan collided with Sephiroths back, running into an armor of black Busou-shoku no Haki.

Spoiler

Strawberry's DPR: 61-80: 2. Small Building Level + A:+3 + COA: +2 = 7. Mountain Level

Sephiroth's Durability: 101-119: 6. City Level + COA: +3 = 9. Small Country Level

DPR 2 or more below durability: Not very effective

Sephiroth swung his sword, delivering a slash that cut and burned Vice Admiral Doberman, while Strawberry's Jusshigan hit a wall that it could not pierce - or barely so. The power of the flame on his back protected Sephiroth, but now it would attack.

With Vice Admiral Strawberry right behind Sephiroth and just having executed his own surprisingly failed attack, Sephiroth knew he had a perfect opportunity for a counterattack. The fire on his back suddenly erupted into a powerful inferno, engulfing the area behind Sephiroth, which included Vice Admiral Strawberry, who was at point blank range. Fire raged and wisps of black Busou-shoku no Haki danced, incinerating everything that was behind Sephiroth.

Spoiler

120: 5. Town Level + A:+3 + COA: +3 = 11. Small Continent Level

Ignition Inferno:
The flames on Sephiroth's back erupt into an inferno, incinerating anyone that tries to attack him from behind. Rank: A.