79 Legends never die!
3rd Person POV
The very next day an article about Jackson and his crew's return spread throughout the world.
"The 'uncrowned emperor' arises again!"
"Last night, on the xxth of april, 1520, the former members of the Jackson-pirates were seen together on Red Risk island. In addition to the 9 known members, a new and possibly tenth member was spotted going with them.
The man who led them was none other than Portgas D. Jackson, the pirate who beat an admiral from Navy HQ at the age of 12! During a big battle on Sabaody Archipelago 6 years ago, in which 9 Grooves were completely eradicated, he was supposedly killed according to the navy report at least.
Yet with his reappearance in the 'New World', Portgas D. Jackson immediately caused a huge storm on Red Risk Island the same day he arrived. Uncovering that powerful criminal syndicates have taken over the 5 cities on the island and ruled them in secret was only the beginning of said storm.
Illegal weapon production, human trafficking and slaving are only few of the dark events that have been going on until the arrival of the Jackson-Pirates.
Without the captain having to move himself, the crew members attacked, freed and conquered 5 cities, each having been controlled and guarded by powerful criminals from the New World along with thousands upon thousands subordinates, with only 8 members and in only a few hours.
Prominent members that didn't survive the simultaneous attacks on the cities are the heads of the 5 most prominent mafia families of the New World, as well as captains of huge pirate fleets namely Hornigold, Burgress and Cockram. The total bounty of the killed leaders surpasses 2.000.000.000 B in total.
Besides the syndicates, a huge number of nobles and officials were found in the city's pleasure district operated by illegal slaves, hinting at deep corruption. But why did The Jackson-pirates start this attack?
Why did they reappear now? Is this a declaration and if so to whom? The Kingdoms? The Navy or perhaps even the World Government? Was this perhaps just their way to announce that they returned?
As of now, the only fact, we are certain of is that the survival and reappearance of Portgas D. Jackson will most probably shake up the power equilibrium in the New World."
People around the whole world read the newspapers.
***
Foosha Village
"KANPAI!!!"
*clang*
Currently in Makino's bar a big party was being celebrated. The guests were exclusively mountain bandits from Mt. Colubo along with Luffy of course.
The villagers had to stay out for today as a sign on the entrance door told them that the bar would be closed for a private party.
"To Jackson who will finally continue his journey!"
"To Jackson!!"
The drinks and food kept coming as the bandits slowly got drunk and louder. Everyone was celebrating the return of the boy they knew since he was a baby, especially Dadan and Luffy.
"That stupid brat sure took his sweet time! And then the first thing he does is attack 5 cities at the same time?!"
"Shishishishishi! Jackson is so cool! The moment he reappears everyone is informed treating him like a super pirate!"
Luffy commented proudly with stars in his eyes, making the other bandits nod, even those who are dancing and singing.
Out of the kitchen came a young woman with green hair, carrying huge plates with a mountain worth of food.
Her eyes were slightly wet as if she cried but despite that she had a genuine wide small on her face and a lightness in her steps that created a bubbly atmosphere around here.
It's Makino who learned this morning that Jackson was alive and returned to continue his journey. Coincidentally she noticed that even with all the people here drinking and celebrating and all those who stood around or danced since most seats were taken, one seat remained free.
(Garp told only those on Mt. Colubo)
It is the seat Jackson always used to sit in, when he brought Luffy, Ace and Sabo here to eat while making snide remarks on Makino.
"He is really reckless. Can't he continue his journey without gathering the world's eyes on him?"
Makino remarked as she took a bottle and started drinking with Luffy and Dadan.
"That's what you say girl but you have a huge smile on your face."
"Eh?! But Dadan you are smiling as well!"
"Wha-! Shut it, you are seeing things because of the alcohol!"
"AHAHAHAHAHA!" (bandits)
Meanwhile the villagers, who frequently visit the bar felt wronged. Most of them remember Jackson from when he was a kid so when they read the newspapers they thought of coming her here and celebrate like they did when he beat Kizaru and got an insane bounty.
"Sigh...For the bar to be closed today of all days."
***
Shimotsuki village
Koushirou was currently overseeing the training of his disciples in the training field outside of the dojo when he noticed a teenage boy with green hair walking towards him.
Black pants, white t-shirt and 3 swords hanging from his side. It was Roronoa Zoro.
"Zoro? What's the matter?"
Zoro would usually train outside of the dojo, in the mountains and forests where Kuina was being trained by Jackson back then when he came to this village.
"Master, I want to show you this."
"Hm?"
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Koushirou took the newspapers Zoro was handing him surprised that this guy would even read them but the reason behind that became clear to him the moment he looked at the pictures on the front page.
"Kuina..."
He mumbled weakly as his hands started to shake. His daughter whom he didn't see nor hear anything from for 6 whole years.
Koushirou didn't know if she was okay or injured. Whether she had food or if she was even still alive. During this years he aged considerably, due to the stress and worry but now...
Every night he had been asking himself whether she would have stayed here, where it's safe if he showed more support for her dream. If he had more trust in her.
His hands couldn't help but start shaking despite all the self control and discipline he had trained for so many years.
"My daughter..."
With a cracking voice he called out when he saw her picture. A strong gaze, well trained body and a bounty of 86.000.000 B but when he looked at the short blue hair and dark familiar eyes all he could see was his small daughter from back then.
Zoro guided him inside the dojo before he started crying in front of his students but Koushirou couldn't care less at the moment.
For him it felt like clouds that have been hovering over his head for years suddenly disappeared without a trace.
'She is alive. She looks strong.'
Such thoughts filled his mind at the moment and while reading the article until Zoro's voice interrupted him.
"Master. I believe it is time for me to leave this island and set out in search of new challenges."
After a minute Koushirou registered what Zoro just said and looked at him with a serious expression.
"Are you sure? I don't have to tell you about the risks and dangers again do I"
"No. I am sure that it's high time for to start my journey else I will never surpass her."
***
Dressrosa
The news of Jackson's survival wasn't a positive one for everybody since there were those who made an enemy out of him.
On the top level of the royal palace a meeting is being held. Participating are only the elite officers of the Donquixote-pirates.
No one spoke while Doflamingo read the newspaper's article. Veins started to slowly appear on his face. After a few minutes, he put down the newspapers showing his distorted face.
Such a deep frown was rare to see on his face, meaning the situation is serious enough to put them all in danger. After a prolonged silence Doflamingo was the first one to speak.
"...This is quite bad for us. What a monster, to survive all that is just hilarious."
His words didn't exactly put the other's minds at ease. The moment the news were delivered an emergency meeting was called.
6 years ago Doflamingo was one of the warlords who followed the summon and ambushed the Jackson-pirates but it turned out, that they survived it and just lay low for a while.
"Doofy, you are the only one who saw them in person before. Can we fend them off if they come after us?"
Trebol spoke what everyone wanted to know the most at the moment. If Portgas D Jackson decided to come for them, could they defend themselves?
"...From what I have seen 6 years ago, it will be almost impossible even with my awakening."
His answer didn't come instantly, since he needed to think about it first but even after going through all the forces they currently had, it seemed impossible.
"What about the Navy or World Government. Can we request any sort of help or forces to prepare a second ambush if he decided to come here?"
Diamante spoke to the transponder snail that was placed on the table. Vergo, who had infiltrated the Navy ranks and became a Vice-Admiral responded to that question via the snail.
"Very unlikely. Both the Navy and World Government became cautious of him the moment they read the article. Even those old men thought they had gotten rid of him so ever since this article appeared we were ordered to avoid any confrontation with the Jackson-Pirates until we know more about his current level of power. In their eyes he is no different from the other yonkos, so all the available forces are gathered for defense since he is currently staying so close to the Holy City."
"...If it weren't for Law being on his crew, the chance of him going after us would actually be negligible but with him having joined them..."
"He might use Jackson to get his revenge?"
Doflamingo finished the sentence in Diamante's stead. After another short silence he spoke again.
"Send someone to make a proposal. Perhaps we don't have to fight if we can find out what he wants. In case this plan fails we will have to check if perhaps he is weakened from some injury or anything similar. Lastly prepare everything for us to go into hiding in case worst comes to worst while I inform Kaido."
***
Somewhere in the New World
"Ahahahahahaha!"
A red haired man was currently laughing on deck of his ship. Around him lay dozens of men and women, every single one smelling like alcohol.
Countless bottles and food rests could be seen across the deck. The sudden laughter stirred the people closest to him awake.
"Urghh, Captain? Why are you already up it's not even afternoon."
The one closest to the captain, was Yasopp. He has dirty blonde hair styled into dread locks and currently just blue shorts on.
Instead of answering him Red haired Shanks just threw a newspaper. After a few minutes of reading Yasopp too, started laughing loudly like his captain did.
"Guess we will meet quite soon, won't we captain? Are you nervous?"
"Don't spout such bullshit."
Shanks answered him with a wide smile, the joy in his voice impossible to not notice.
"I can't wait to see how much stronger he became after laying low for 6 years."
"Probably strong enough to kick your ass like he did as a kid."
"Shut it, in the end I had more wins!"
"Ahahahahahaha!"
***
Onigishima
"Worororororo!"
In a castle resembling those from old Japan, thundering laughter could be heard. Kaido, one of the yonkos was drinking while reading the latest news he got from outside Wano.
"Morgan and a brat slapping the Navy's and World Government's face not once but twice! WORORORORORO! Hilarious" WORORORORO!"
The slightly drunken Kaido was having a blast imagining some officials and officers running around and about like headless chicken.
"Oh, I now really want to meat him once! Maybe he is the one who can kill me!"
But unbeknownst to him, he was not the only one wanting to meet Jackson. A tall white haired girl managed to grab the newspapers from one of the subordinates before he could destroy them.
'So you are his brothers.'
Looking at the picture of Jackson and Sabo, Yamato recalled what Ace told her about them.
'You want to fight with them? Forget it! Especially Jackson, that guy became so powerful, it's unbelievable.'
"But are you stronger than father?"
***
Whole Cake Island
Withing Big Mom's castle, inside the throne room.
"Mamamamamama! What a sudden surprise!"
Big Mom just finished listening to the report one of her sons made.
"Call Smoothie, I have something to discuss with her. Also tell Perospero to prepare for a tea party withing the next two months. Send someone to invite that Jackson brat since I will have to take a look at him myself."
"Mother?! Will it be alright to just let him come into our home? According to the intel he could beat Kizaru and survive and ambush by Kuzan at 12 years of age. What if he is as strong as you by now?"
Daifuku, who was also in the throne hall, spoke up after hearing his mother's commands and correctly guessing what she plans to do.
"Hmmm? A brat as strong as me? Are you doubting me?"
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"Of course not, I have said too much without thinking!"
"Listen here Daifuku. Even if he really is surprisingly strong, they only have 10 people if we don't count the captain, while we have tens of your siblings and thousands upon thousands of soldiers. Once he comes here, we have the advantage!"
***
Moby Dick
"Ha, this guy is simply unbelievable."
Sitting on the deck of the ship Ace exclaimed while he read through the latest article. Marco who walked by and noticed Ace reading was at first surprised beyond believe before getting curious about what he was reading.
"Turns out it is about your brother. No wonder you were reading."
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"Whoa! Do you have to sneak up like that?"
"No but it's a lot funnier. So? Are you looking forward to the day when your brother joins us as well?"
"...Why would he do that?"
"Hmm? I thought he would come after pops like you since you are twins and all."
Ace looked at Marco like he was looking at an idiot for a full minute before he answered.
"You know we might be twins but for some reason we are also quite different. If he really came he might beat the old man."
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"What do you mean?"
Marco couldn't remember Whitebeard losing to anyone ever since Roger died, be it Big Mom, Kaido or Shanks but he knew better than to underestimate an anomaly like Jackson.
"You know that I met on fishman island. After not seeing each other for so long, Sabo, Jackson and me had a little match. Now you might not believe this but I felt more pressure when fighting Jackson then when I did against the old man."
To Marco this indeed sounded like bull shit but before he could answer they were interrupted by a deep rumbling laughter that caused even the sea to rise and fall.
"Gurararararara! A brat being stronger than me? I would sure like to see that!"
The last part was said with a glint in his eyes that reminded Marco of the battle intent he would feel from Whitebeard during the old era.
(AN: Hey everyone! Here is the chapter without any cliffhangers just like I promised! So now I will go and fucking get some sleep while dreaming of many power stones raining on this story. The next chapter could be a bit later since I will try to somehow repair my completely broken sleeping tact. Hope you enjoy reading the chapter!)
